Workplace Expectations: Your First Day and Beyond

1. Chapter 8 On the Job Lesson 8.1 Workplace Expectations

2. How to handle your first day at the job Ways you may be paid and benefits you may receive Discover continued

3. How you can expect to be treated at work Discover

4. What you learn about the workplace will help you prepare for your first full-time job. Why It’s Important

5. employee orientation supervisor coworkers mentor Form 1-9 Key Terms continued

6. W-4 Form corporate culture wages entry-level overtime salary Key Terms continued

7. commission benefits minimum wage Key Terms

8. You may wonder what being in the workplace will really be like. What can you expect as an employee, someone who works for a person or business for pay? Workplace Expectations

9. Beginning a new job is an adventure like other new experiences. It can be stressful, but you can enjoy it—especially if you’re prepared. Your First Day on the Job

10. Call your employer a day or two before you begin work to ask: Getting Ready What time should I arrive and where should I go? How should I dress? What, if any, special equipment do I need to bring? What personal information do I need to supply on my first day? ? ? ? ?

11. What kind of personal information will my employer want me to bring on my first day? Q and A continued

12. Photo ID Work permit Social Security card Emergency contact information Q and A

13. Companies provide orientation for new employees. Orientation introduces you to a company and explains the company’s policies and procedures. What to Expect From Orientation

14. At a smaller company, your supervisor may meet with you and give you the information you need. Your supervisor is the person who assigns, checks, and evaluates your work. What to Expect From Orientation

15. During orientation, you will meet many of your coworkers, the people you work with. What to Expect From Orientation

16. Some companies assign a mentor to each new worker during orientation. A mentor is an experienced coworker who can answer your questions and offer you guidance. What to Expect From Orientation

17. You will have to complete Form I-9, which verifies that you are legally qualified to work in the United States. What to Expect From Orientation

18. You will also complete a W-4 Form, which tells your employer the amount of money to deduct from your paycheck for taxes. What to Expect From Orientation

19. The first few days on a new job may seem overwhelming. The secret is to be patient. Be friendly and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Getting Accustomed to a New Job

20. You will soon have a good sense of your employer’s corporate culture. Corporate culture is the characteristics and customs that make a company unique. Getting Accustomed to a New Job

21. The money you earn is called wages, salary, or commission. Forms of Payment

22. Wages are a fixed amount of money paid for each hour worked. Hourly Wages

23. Wages are the form of payment for many entry-level, or lower-level, full-time jobs. Hourly Wages

24. Many people who earn wages are also paid overtime. They receive overtime when they work more than 40 hours a week. Hourly Wages

25. Overtime pay is usually one and one-half times regular pay for each hour worked beyond the 40 scheduled hours. Hourly Wages

26. A salary is a fixed amount of money paid for a certain period of time. Salaries are usually figured by the year and paid each month, or every two weeks. Fixed Salaries

27. Some workers are paid a commission. The earnings of people who make a commission are based on how much they sell. Commissions

28. The rewards for working aren’t limited to a paycheck. Benefits are the “extras” an employer provides in addition to pay. Kinds of Benefits

29. Graphic Organizer Benefits $ $ Health Insurance Child Care $ $ Paid Time Off Education Assistance $ Retirement Plan

30. You have rights in the workplace. Under the law, your employer must respect these rights. Your Workplace Rights

31. You must be paid at least the minimum wage. The minimum wage is the lowest hourly wage an employer can legally pay for a worker’s services. Your Workplace Rights

32. Your employer cannot discriminate against you, or treat you unfairly, because of your race, age, gender, religious beliefs, or nationality. Fair Treatment

33. Your employer cannot treat you unfairly because of your physical appearance or disability. A disability is a condition such as a physical, mental, or behavioral impairment. Fair Treatment

34. Many states and federal laws protect workers against unfair treatment and a hostile or offensive workplace. Fair Treatment

35. What kind of person might do well at a job that earns a commission? The type of person who would do well earning commission would be someone who is outgoing and gets along well with others, and someone with high self-esteem. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A continued

36. Why have anti-discrimination laws been passed? Anti-discrimination laws have been passed because people from minority groups have been discriminated against in the past. Critical Thinking Review Critical Thinking Q A

37. End of Chapter 8 On the Job Lesson 8.1 Workplace Expectations