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Please open your Employee Handbook to page seven. This section deals with your salary and salary increases. You will have an annual salary review. The average raise is 4.2 percent a year, just above the cost of living. Also, be aware that not all employees get a raise. Compensation is based solely on performance and your contribution to the company, and, sure enough, each year we find that some employees are not eligible for a raise. We have a clearly outlined review process in place, which your supervisor will go over with you. Let′s take a look at benefits. Each employee gets ten days of paid vacation a year in addition to major national holidays. You also get five days of sick leave annually.

1. Where should employees go to learn more about wage increases?
A. Their contract.
B. The Employee Handbook.
C. Their paycheck stubs.
D. Their supervisor.
2. How many days of paid vacation does each employee get?
A. Ten.
B. Fourteen.
C. Five.
D. Forty-two.
3. How often are raises given?
A. Once a year.
B. Twice a year.
C. At an employee's request.
D. Whenever an employee is eligible for a raise.
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