Module 8
1. Module 8
1.18. Lesson 4
Module 8: Daily Living
Lesson 4: Being Paid on the Job: Salaries and Wages
Focus
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Randy is a welder. After completing Grade 12, he enrolled in a welding program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He successfully completed the coursework and a three-year apprenticeship.
Randy now works in the Edmonton area. From time to time, he also works in Fort McMurray. He does not work for a single empoyer. Instead, Randy works for several employers at various job sites. Randy obtains these jobs though his union. Right now he is on a job at a large refinery.
At his current job, Randy’s wage is $35.00/h for an eight-hour shift. Randy is paid time-and-a-half in overtime if his shift is longer than eight hours. On Friday, Randy worked a ten-hour shift. How much extra money did Randy make for working a longer shift?
Did You Know?
In Fort McMurray, in 2009, the average rent for a two-bedroom unit was $2360/mo—the highest in Canada.
Lesson Questions
In this lesson you will explore these questions:
What are wages and salaries, and what are the jobs that commonly involve these ways of earning income?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wages and salaries?
How is gross pay calculated from regular and overtime rates of pay?
Assessment
You will complete the Lesson 4 Assignment Booklet for assessment. Download the Lesson 4 Assignment Booklet and save it in your course folder now. You will receive instructions on how to complete the Assignment Booklet later in the lesson. You will also be prompted to continue working on the Unit 4 Project.
Remember to save all activities, including those that are not part of the Assignment Booklet, in your course folder.
Required Materials and Equipment
You will need your calculator, access to the Internet, and your inquiry skills.