2. __________ is non-performance-based wage increase that is based on the increases in living expenses such as rent, fuel, clothing, and food.

3. __________ is a supplemental insurance program mandated by the federal government that provides eligible employees income payments (Social Security check) on a monthly basis. Individuals may also receive income payments during their working lives if they become disabled and can no longer work.

4. __________ insurance establishes a safety net for eligible employees by compensating a surviving spouse (or other beneficiary) in the case of a death of an employee. This insurance typically pays final expenses of the covered individual such as paying for funeral services and paying outstanding debt.

5. __________ insurance provides temporary income payments to eligible employees who lose their jobs as a result of a companys decision to downsize or go out of business.

6. __________ provides benefits such as medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation, and income payments to employees who are injured or disabled on the job.

7. __________ insurance establishes a safety net for eligible employees by replacing a sizable portion of their income in the event they become disabled and not able to work due to illness or injury.

__________ is a term that refers to the length of time that an employer requires an employee to work before they are entitled to receive pension benefits.