Lesson
Job Benefits & Workplace Safety
Summary
Total compensation isn't just wages or salary earned. Explore how tax-exempt perks, pretax savings, non-monetary benefits, and OSHA-protected safety rights combine to reveal a job's true value.
Bellringer: Job A or Job B?
- Display Job A vs. Job B scenario on slide
- Give students 1-2 minutes to write their answer before revealing discussion points
Instruction
- Teach total compensation formula, tax-exempt benefits, pretax deductions, PTO, and non-monetary perks
- Cover OSHA safety rights, employer responsibilities, and reporting protocols
Discussion: The Benefits Elimination Bracket
- Run the four first-round matchups, then semifinals and finals as a class vote
- Debrief on why "boring" benefits like health insurance usually win the bracket
Activity: Understanding Job Benefits & Spot the Hazard Worksheet
- Students read the "Understanding Job Benefits" article in pairs and identify 3 examples of tax-exempt or pretax benefits
- Complete the "Spot the Hazard" worksheet, noting required PPE examples
Wrap-Up & Assessment
- If you earn $40k but put $5k into a 401(k), does the IRS tax you on $40k or $35k?
- Name one employee right protected under OSHA.
| Est. Time | Activity | Description |
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| 5 min | Bellringer: Job A or Job B? |
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| 10 min | Instruction |
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| 10 min | Discussion: The Benefits Elimination Bracket |
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| 10 min | Activity: Understanding Job Benefits & Spot the Hazard Worksheet |
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| 5 min | Wrap-Up & Assessment |
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Lesson Prep
Understanding Job Benefits
Students learn about compensation beyond salary.
Spot the Hazard
Students will identify workplace safety hazards and how to fix them.
Class Presentation
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