Prior to the Passage of the OSH Act, Slightly Less

question 2

True/False

Prior to the passage of the OSH Act, slightly less than 100,000 workers were disabled in workplace accidents annually.

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Definitions:

FUTA Tax

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act tax, which is imposed on employers to fund state workforce agencies.

SUTA Tax

State Unemployment Tax Act tax, which employers pay to the state to fund unemployment benefits.

Income Tax Withholding

The process by which employers withhold a portion of employees' salaries or wages to pay directly to the government as an advance payment of income tax.

Payroll Tax Expense

Taxes that are incurred by an employer based on the wages and salaries paid to employees, including social security taxes, Medicare taxes, and unemployment taxes.