English for the Canadian Workplace Course: Schedules and pay stubs

1. Pytanie 1 z 19

   Look at the schedule. Who is off on Wednesday?

   Day	Sam	Priya	Leo
   Mon	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	OFF	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
   Tue	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	OFF
   Wed	OFF	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
   Thu	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	OFF	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
   Fri	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	OFF

   • ALeo
   • BSam
   • CPriya
   • DNobody
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   Odpowiedź: B. Sam

   In the Wednesday row, only Sam's shift says OFF.

2. Pytanie 2 z 19

   Sam's shift is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break. How many paid hours is the shift?

   • A8 hours
   • B8.5 hours
   • C7.5 hours
   • D9 hours
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   Odpowiedź: A. 8 hours

   From 7:00 am to 3:30 pm is 8.5 hours. Take away the 30-minute unpaid break: 8.5 - 0.5 = 8 paid hours.

3. Pytanie 3 z 19

   Look at the schedule. Each shift is 8.5 hours with a 30-minute unpaid break. How many paid hours does Leo work this week?

   Day	Sam	Priya	Leo
   Mon	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	OFF	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
   Tue	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	OFF
   Wed	OFF	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
   Thu	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	OFF	2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
   Fri	7:00 am to 3:30 pm	9:00 am to 5:30 pm	OFF

   • A32 hours
   • B25.5 hours
   • C24 hours
   • D16 hours
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   Odpowiedź: C. 24 hours

   Leo works 3 shifts (Mon, Wed, Thu). Each shift has 8 paid hours: 3 x 8 = 24.

4. Pytanie 4 z 19

   A schedule uses the 24-hour clock. A shift ends at 19:00. What time is that?

   • A1 pm
   • B9 pm
   • C7 pm
   • D7 am
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   Odpowiedź: C. 7 pm

   On the 24-hour clock, take away 12 from times from 13:00 on: 19 - 12 = 7, so 19:00 is 7 pm.

5. Pytanie 5 z 19

   On a pay stub, what is gross pay?

   • AYour total pay before deductions
   • BYour pay after deductions
   • CThe total income tax you pay for the whole year
   • DOnly your overtime pay
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   Odpowiedź: A. Your total pay before deductions

   Gross pay is everything you earned in the pay period before anything is taken off.

6. Pytanie 6 z 19

   On a pay stub, what is net pay?

   • AYour pay before deductions
   • BYour total pay for the year before any deductions
   • CThe amount you receive after deductions
   • DYour hourly rate
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   Odpowiedź: C. The amount you receive after deductions

   Net pay is gross pay minus deductions. It is the amount paid to you.

7. Pytanie 7 z 19

   Which three payroll deductions does the Canada Revenue Agency explain for employers?

   • ARent, food and transit
   • BCPP contributions, EI premiums and income tax
   • CUnion dues, parking fees and uniform cleaning costs
   • DGST, HST and PST
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   Odpowiedź: B. CPP contributions, EI premiums and income tax

   The CRA tells employers how to calculate Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, Employment Insurance (EI) premiums and income tax.

8. Pytanie 8 z 19

   On a pay stub, what does "YTD" mean?

   • AThe total of your deductions on this pay only
   • BYesterday's time and date
   • CYearly tax discount
   • DYear to date: totals since the year began
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   Odpowiedź: D. Year to date: totals since the year began

   YTD columns add up all pay and deductions from the start of the year to this pay.

9. Pytanie 9 z 19

   You work 36 hours at $19.50 an hour. What is your gross pay?

   • A$684.00
   • B$780.00
   • C$702.00
   • D$720.00
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   Odpowiedź: C. $702.00

   Multiply hours by the hourly rate: 36 x $19.50 = $702.00.

10. Pytanie 10 z 19

    Your regular rate is $22.00 an hour. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times your regular rate. What is your overtime rate?

    • A$23.50
    • B$44.00
    • C$11.00
    • D$33.00
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    Odpowiedź: D. $33.00

    Multiply the regular rate by 1.5: $22.00 x 1.5 = $33.00 ($11.00 is only the extra half). Federal standards set overtime at least 1.5 times the regular rate.

11. Pytanie 11 z 19

    You worked 40 regular hours at $20.00 an hour and 5 overtime hours at 1.5 times your rate. What is your gross pay?

    • A$1,000.00
    • B$900.00
    • C$950.00
    • D$907.50
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    Odpowiedź: C. $950.00

    Regular: 40 x $20.00 = $800.00. Overtime: 5 x $30.00 = $150.00. Total: $950.00.

12. Pytanie 12 z 19

    Look at the pay stub. How much money will actually be paid to the worker?

    Pay period: Sept 1 to 14	Amount
    Regular pay (80 h x $21.00)	$1,680.00
    Overtime pay (4 h x $31.50)	$126.00
    Gross pay	$1,806.00
    Income tax	-$214.30
    CPP contributions	-$96.42
    EI premiums	-$29.62
    Union dues	-$25.00
    Net pay	$1,440.66

    • A$1,440.66
    • B$1,680.00
    • C$1,806.00
    • D$365.34
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    Odpowiedź: A. $1,440.66

    The amount paid is the net pay, $1,440.66: gross pay minus all deductions.

13. Pytanie 13 z 19

    Look at the pay stub. What is the total of all deductions?

    Pay period: Sept 1 to 14	Amount
    Regular pay (80 h x $21.00)	$1,680.00
    Overtime pay (4 h x $31.50)	$126.00
    Gross pay	$1,806.00
    Income tax	-$214.30
    CPP contributions	-$96.42
    EI premiums	-$29.62
    Union dues	-$25.00
    Net pay	$1,440.66

    • A$340.34
    • B$335.72
    • C$365.34
    • D$268.92
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    Odpowiedź: C. $365.34

    Add all four deductions: $214.30 + $96.42 + $29.62 + $25.00 = $365.34. Check: $1,806.00 - $365.34 = $1,440.66.

14. Pytanie 14 z 19

    Under the Canada Labour Code, what must a federally regulated employer's written pay statement show?

    • AYour supervisor's phone number
    • BYour next shift
    • CDetails of deductions
    • DYour date of birth
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    Odpowiedź: C. Details of deductions

    Section 254 requires a written statement with the pay period, hours paid, rate of wages, details of deductions and the amount you receive.

15. Pytanie 15 z 19

    Under federal labour standards, how long before your first shift must a federally regulated employer give you your written schedule?

    • AAt least 96 hours
    • BAt least 2 weeks
    • CAt least 48 hours
    • DAt least 24 hours
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    Odpowiedź: A. At least 96 hours

    Federal standards require the schedule in writing at least 96 hours before the first shift. Provinces and territories have their own rules.

16. Pytanie 16 z 19

    Listen. What is Jordan's new shift?

    Odtwórz nagraniePosłuchaj, a potem odpowiedz. Transkrypcja pojawi się po odpowiedzi.

    Brak dźwięku? Przeczytaj tekst

    Mira: Hi Jordan, it's Mira from the store. Can you switch your Saturday shift to Sunday this week? Same time, nine to five.
    Jordan: Sunday works. So I'm off Saturday and working Sunday, nine to five?
    Mira: Exactly. I'll update the schedule tonight. Thanks!

    • ASunday, 5 pm to 9 pm
    • BSaturday, 9 am to 5 pm
    • CSunday, 9 am to 5 pm
    • DSaturday and Sunday, 9 to 5
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    Odpowiedź: C. Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm

    Jordan checks the change: off Saturday and working Sunday, nine to five. Mira confirms.

    Transkrypcja

    Mira: Hi Jordan, it's Mira from the store. Can you switch your Saturday shift to Sunday this week? Same time, nine to five.
    Jordan: Sunday works. So I'm off Saturday and working Sunday, nine to five?
    Mira: Exactly. I'll update the schedule tonight. Thanks!

17. Pytanie 17 z 19

    Listen. How many overtime hours are missing from Tariq's pay stub?

    Odtwórz nagraniePosłuchaj, a potem odpowiedz. Transkrypcja pojawi się po odpowiedzi.

    Brak dźwięku? Przeczytaj tekst

    Tariq: Hi Helen, do you have a minute? I think there's a mistake on my pay stub.
    Helen: Sure. What's wrong?
    Tariq: I worked six hours of overtime last week, but the stub shows only two.
    Helen: Okay. I'll check your timesheet and fix it on the next pay.

    • ASix
    • BTwo
    • CFour
    • DEight
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    Odpowiedź: C. Four

    Tariq worked six overtime hours, but the stub shows two: 6 - 2 = 4 hours missing.

    Transkrypcja

    Tariq: Hi Helen, do you have a minute? I think there's a mistake on my pay stub.
    Helen: Sure. What's wrong?
    Tariq: I worked six hours of overtime last week, but the stub shows only two.
    Helen: Okay. I'll check your timesheet and fix it on the next pay.

18. Pytanie 18 z 19

    Listen. What will Helen do?

    Odtwórz nagraniePosłuchaj, a potem odpowiedz. Transkrypcja pojawi się po odpowiedzi.

    Brak dźwięku? Przeczytaj tekst

    Tariq: Hi Helen, do you have a minute? I think there's a mistake on my pay stub.
    Helen: Sure. What's wrong?
    Tariq: I worked six hours of overtime last week, but the stub shows only two.
    Helen: Okay. I'll check your timesheet and fix it on the next pay.

    • ASend the pay stub to his bank and ask them to fix it
    • BAsk him to work two more hours
    • CPay him in cash today
    • DCheck his timesheet and fix it on the next pay
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    Odpowiedź: D. Check his timesheet and fix it on the next pay

    Helen says she will check the timesheet and fix it on the next pay. Tariq raised the problem politely and clearly.

    Transkrypcja

    Tariq: Hi Helen, do you have a minute? I think there's a mistake on my pay stub.
    Helen: Sure. What's wrong?
    Tariq: I worked six hours of overtime last week, but the stub shows only two.
    Helen: Okay. I'll check your timesheet and fix it on the next pay.

19. Pytanie 19 z 19

    You start a new job. Which forms does the Canada Revenue Agency say employers should get completed before they pay you?

    • AYour bank statements
    • BTD1 forms
    • CA passport application
    • DWHMIS forms
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    Odpowiedź: B. TD1 forms

    Employers should get your completed federal and provincial or territorial TD1 forms before they pay you. They also need your SIN.

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