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Chapter 2Understanding Work-Based Learning

Explain what your school expects of you as a student and a work-based learning program.Summarize the effects of the Fair Labor Standards Act on workers.Identify what you can improve your learning skills.Chapter ObjectivesChapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt2Fair labor standards act (FLSA)Minimum wageEqual Pay ActEqual Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)PrioritySummarizingInterviewSocial SecurityWork permitTraining AgreementTraining Station ReportKey TermsChapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt3The place that you are working at is your training station.The program coordinator will visit your place of employment to ensure the student is working and appropriate environment.Depending on age the appropriateness of the workstation.The younger of the student the more restrictiveness there is to the workstation.Your Training StationChapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt4

It is required by law that at work all employees must have a Social Security cardTo make sure you receive Sosa's Social Security credit.To have your proper identification for taxes.Minors must have a work permit.Get a Social Security Number and a Work PermitChapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt559/17/2015Mr. Dave SchmidtChapter 2 Understanding Work-based LearningTo assure the employer that the student is committed to the work experience.To assure the students that the employer is committed to training him or her to do the job.To assume the parents or guardian that the student is involved in a well-plan educational experience.To assume the school-to-work coordinator that all parties understand these responsibilities and are committed to the student having a successful work experience.Abide by the Training Agreement

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt6The training plan consists of a list of:attitudesskillsKnowledgeThe purpose of a training plan is to formally identify your training supervisor on the job. The supervisor who is responsible for the training station and your on-the-job training this is the person your program coordinator contacts about your progress.

Follow the Training PlanChapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt7Fair Labor Practices Act (FLSA)Protects workers from unfair treatment by their employers.Pass in 1938Deals with the relationship between employees and employers Minimum WageThe lowest hourly rate that employer can pay.This rate is set by the federal government periodically to meet the needs of inflation and recession.

Know the LawMinimum wage for the state of Floridafor 2015 is $8.05Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt8Overtime PayMust be paid at least 1 1/2 of the regular rate.If Johnny worked the following hours, what is his gross pay?Sunday: 6 hoursMonday: offTuesday: 8 hoursWednesday: 8 hoursThursday: 8 hoursFriday: 6 hoursSaturday: 10 hoursTotal hours worked: 46 hours40 hours times $10 an hour equal $4006 hours times $15 an hour equal $90Gross pay equals $490Figuring Gross Pay

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt9An amendment on the fair labor standards act resulted the Equal Pay Act of 1963requires employers to pay equal pay no matter what sex was same job in the same working conditions.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Child Labor Standards18-year-old people are no longer subject to federal child labor laws.16 and 17-year-olds can only work on on hazardous jobs for number of hours.14 and 15-year-olds may work outside school hours in various nonmanufacturing, non-mining, nonhazardous jobs above for no longer than 3 hours per school day or 18 hours per school week.www.eeoc.gov.Equal Pay

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt10To protect children from exploitation of work the FLSA child labor laws were created.18-year-olds are no longer subject to the federal child labor laws they are considered an adult by the government.16 and 17-year-olds can work in any nonhazardous job for number of hoursHazardous jobs can be defined as operating motor vehicles or power driven machinery, working with explosive, oh and work in construction, demolition and other fields.Child Labor Standards

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt1114 and 15-year-olds may work outside the school hours and various nonmanufacturing, non-mining, and nonhazardous jobs.No longer than 3 hours per school day or 18 hours per school week.During non-school periods they may work no longer than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.May not begin work before 7 AM or extending past 7 PM9 PM in the summer.Child Labor Standards, Continued

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt1216 a workplace it is so important that the sole focus of one government agency.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)OSHA main goal set and enforce safety and health standards for workersPrevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.Www.OSHA.govSafe Labor Practices

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt13School-to-work students need to develop time management skills. To be able to go to school get the grades they need, and able spend time at work to do a good job.To do this students need be able to do the following:Use time management skills, avoid wasting time.Practice good study habits:Keep a separate notebook for each classMake sure you understand the assignmentComplete your assignments every day.Don't procrastinateStudy and Learn

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt14Set aside a time and place to study.Best time to study is between 2 PM to 5 PMWhen it's time to study, began immediately.Studying small segments of time.30 minute segments.Do the more difficult assignments firstUse your computerThe computer will help in researching.Avoid time wasters, such as surfing on the Internet, and Facebook and other websites.Study and Learn, Continued

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt15Each day develop a daily schedule plan You balance your work and study and recreation.Prioritize your "to do" list.Improve your reading skills.Good reading skills can save time in studying and yet get better grades.Read full sentences. Paraphrase your reading and a reading log.Don't focus on single wordsParticipate in class.Be a good listener. Take good notes.Ask questions to ensure understanding.

Organize Your Schedule

Chapter 2 Understanding Work-BASED LearningMr. Dave Schmidt16Developing Successful Habits

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