Across
- 3. The portion of an employee's wages that is not included in their paycheck because it goes directly to federal, state and local taxes
- 6. A person who works for another in return for financial or other compensation.
- 7. Work that averages less than 30 hours per week
- 8. A short document describing your education, work history, and skills, that is used to apply for a job
- 11. A government-run insurance program that provides healthcare assistance to elderly and disabled Americans
- 12. The extras an employer provides employees in addition to pay, such as health insurance or paid time off
- 13. The process of meeting new business contacts and building professional relationships to further your career
- 14. A federal law that requires an employer to withhold taxes from the wages they pay their employees; the funds go toward Social Security and Medicare
Down
- 1. Work that averages at least 30 hours per week
- 2. A fixed amount that you are paid over a period of time, regardless of how many hours you work
- 3. A set amount you are paid for every hour that you work; also called hourly pay
- 4. A business that has two or more co-owners
- 5. A set payment amount for a fixed time period of work
- 9. A government-run insurance program that provides healthcare assistance to low income Americans
- 10. Someone you financially support who can be "claimed" on a tax return to reduce your taxable income and lower your taxes