On the Job Vocabulary

4. – A person who oversees employees and guides their work.
6. – Being present at work as scheduled.
7. Agreement (NDA) – A contract that prevents an employee from sharing confidential company information.
8. – Payment given to an employee when they are laid off or terminated.
10. – Extra money paid to an employee for performance or achievement.
12. – A standard procedure for how things should be done at work.
14. of Command – The line of authority in an organization.
16. Pay – The amount an employee receives after taxes and deductions.
17. System – A system that tracks attendance, behavior, or performance and assigns points for infractions or achievements.
18. Pay – The total amount earned before taxes and deductions.
21. Off – Temporary or permanent termination of employees due to company needs.
22. Resources (HR) – The department that manages hiring, employee concerns, and company policies.
23. – Being accountable for completing tasks or duties.
24. – Money subtracted from an employee’s paycheck, such as taxes or insurance.

1. – Acting responsibly, respectfully, and maturely at work.
2. – A written rule or guideline that employees must follow.
3. – To lower an employee to a position with less responsibility or pay.
5. Rights – Legal protections that employees have in the workplace.
9. of Conduct – Rules that explain acceptable behavior at work.
11. Leave – Paid or unpaid time off from work for illness.
12. – Being on time for work or appointments.
13. – The fixed regular payment an employee receives for their work.
15. Resolution – Managing disagreements in a fair and effective way.
17. – To raise an employee to a position with more responsibility or higher pay.
19. – Non-wage compensation provided to employees, such as health insurance or retirement plans.
20. – A group of employees organized to protect workers’ rights and negotiate with employers.