An Employee Receives an Hourly Wage Rate of $15, with Time

question 155

Multiple Choice

An employee receives an hourly wage rate of $15, with time and a half for all hours worked in excess of 40 during the first week of the calendar year. Payroll data for the first week of the calendar year are as follows: hours worked, 48; federal income tax withheld, $120; social security tax rate, 6%; and Medicare tax rate, 1.5%; state unemployment tax, 5.4% on the first $7,000; federal unemployment tax, 0.8% on the first $7,000. What is the net amount to be paid to the employee?

• A) $568.74
• B) $601.50
• C) $660.00
• D) $574.90

Identify the psychosocial factors contributing to aggressive behavior in patients.

Implement cognitive and behavioral strategies to help patients manage anger and aggression.

Recognize the profound effects of childhood trauma and substance abuse on coping skills and violence risk.

Understand the nurse's role in self-care and seeking support after exposure to patient violence.

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Business Establishments

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