Salary and Benefits

Do you know how much your new job will pay you? Get essential facts about salary and benefits for every career path, find out how negotiate a pay raise, and learn about compensation-related laws including minimum wage and overtime.

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Do You Get Paid Extra for Working on a Holiday?
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How to Find Your Employment History
are businesses required to give pto for federal holidays? Federal law doesn’t require employers to provide time off, paid or otherwise. State and local laws may have different requirements, so check with the Department of Labor. Confirm a company’s holiday policy prior to accepting an offer. Whether you work part time or full time may affect PTO. If required to work, talk to HR about potential holiday pay
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Tips for Disclosing Your Salary History to Employers
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What to Do If You’ve Been Passed Over for a Raise
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Will You Be Paid for Unused Vacation or Sick Time If Fired?
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The Jobs That Pay Over $100K a Year
When and How to Disclose Your Salary Requirements
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Tips for Comparing Job Benefit Plans
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Employee Mileage Reimbursement for Using Your Car for Work
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How to Ask for a Raise (and Get It)
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List of Federal and State Minimum Wage Rates for 2021
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Are You Sure You Make Enough Money?
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How Overtime Pay is Calculated
Time is money
How Much Do You Get Paid for Overtime?
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Best Negotiating Strategies for a Counter Offer
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Winning Strategies for Securing a Raise
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Questions to Ask About Employee Benefit Packages
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Are You an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
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Know Your Rights When Your Employment is Terminated
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Should You Get Another Job Offer to Bump up Your Salary?
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How Women Can Negotiate a Higher Salary and Close the Gender Gap
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Tips for Talking Salary at Interviews for Women
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Can Employers Find Out How Much You Made at Your Last Job?
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How to Determine How Much You Should Earn at Your Next Job
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Learn These Proven Tactics for Negotiating a Higher Salary
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How to Maximize Your 401(k) Options at a New Job
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Tips for Getting Paid What You're Worth
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Tips for Asking for More Money at Your Current Job
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How Much are You Worth in Today's Marketplace?
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Compensation in Financial Services
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Negotiation Secrets to Help You Land a Higher Starting Salary
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