Employer Supplement

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QES-Ba

([total number of employers reported] > 0);/* Check for at least one employer  */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-LOOP-BEGIN

 

Go To: QES-101

Lead-In: ONJS-9700 [Default], ONJS-9800 [Default]

QES-LOOP-BEGIN

REPEAT ([QES-LOOP1 counter]);/* Starting loop of Employer Supplement. */

 

Go To: QES-CK

Lead-In: QES-Ba [1:1]

QES-CK

([name of employer()] = " ");/* if the employer name is blank from backing up in the on-jobs section, skip this loop*/

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-94-LOOP-END

 

Go To: QES-0

Lead-In: QES-LOOP-BEGIN [Default]

QES-0

[INTERVIEWER:  NOW ENTERING THE EMPLOYER SUPPLEMENTS SECTION()]

Now I'd like to ask a few questions about your employment with [name of employer()].

 

Go To: QES-4A

Lead-In: QES-CK [Default]

QES-4A

([start date of employer()] > [01/01/1997]);/*compare dates */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-11

 

Go To: QES-7

Lead-In: QES-0 [Default]

QES-7

For all of the questions we have about [name of employer()], please think only of the time you worked for [name of employer()] since [01/1997].

 

Go To: QES-11

Lead-In: QES-4A [Default]

QES-11

([is this job current?()]);/* SKIP ACCORDING TO CURRENT EMPLOYMENT STATUS WITH EMPLOYER*/

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-23

If Answer =0    Then Go To: QES-23

 

Go To: QES-23

Lead-In: QES-7 [Default], QES-4A [1:1]

QES-23

([is this job current?()]=1);/* Is R currently working for this employer? */

 

If Answer =0    Then Go To: QES-23A1

 

Go To: QES-25

Lead-In: QES-11 [Default], QES-11 [1:1], QES-11 [0:0]

QES-23A

[HAND CARD A/ " "]  What is the main reason you left your job with [name of employer()]?

    

(1)        ON LAYOFF

(2)        FIRED

(3)        QUIT TO FIND ANOTHER JOB/ START

             ANOTHER JOB

(4)        PHYSICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

(5)        MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

(6)        SUBSTANCE ABUSE ISSUES

(7)        DIFFICULTY WITH TRANSPORTATION TO AND

             FROM WORK

(8)        PROBLEMS FINDING CHILDCARE DURING

             NON-TRADITIONAL HOURS

(9)        RELATIONSHIP WITH BOSS WAS POOR

(10)      RELATIONSHIP WITH CO-WORKERS WAS POOR

(11)      JOB ENVIRONMENT WAS POOR, I.E. POOR

            VENTILATION, TEMPERATURE

(12)      PROBLEMS FINDING CARE FOR SICK OR

             SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD

(13)      NEEDED TO CARE FOR ILL OR DISABLED

             ADULT

(14)      DIFFICULTY FINDING CHILDCARE

(15)      DISLIKED JOB DUTIES, TASKS, BORED

             AT WORK

(16)      RECENT PREGNANCY OR BIRTH OF A

             CHILD

(17)      OTHER (SPECIFY)

(18)      TOO FEW HOURS GIVEN

(19)      SEASONAL WORK

(20)      SCHOOL

(21)      TEMPORARY POSITION

(22)      TOO MANY HOURS

(23)      BUSINESS CLOSED/BANKRUPTCY/

            RELOCATED

(24)      NOT ENOUGH PAY OR BENEFITS

(25)      MOVED

(26)      JAIL

(27)      NEEDED TO BE WITH CHILD/REN

(28)      NO CLIENTS (DIED, LEFT AREA, ETC.)

 

Go To: QES-25

Lead-In: QES-23A1 [Default]

QES-25

([total number of days in reference period()]/ 7);

/*divide total number of days at job by 7 to get total number of weeks*/

 

If Answer >=-1 and Answer <=8     Then Go To: QES-51

 

Go To: QES-25A

Lead-In: QES-23 [Default], QES-23A [Default]

QES-25A

Out of the [mths_work()] months you [have been/were] with [name of employer()], how many weeks [did you not work-- not counting paid vacations or leave/did you go without working on any assignment-- this is, weeks in which you didn't get paid()]

TO CLARIFY INTENT:  For example you might have taken an unpaid leave because of family matters or for an extended illness.

IF R SAYS "none", ENTER  0 (zero).

IF R GIVES RANGE OF months / weeks  PROBE:  Can you narrow that down to one number?

INTERVIEWER: COUNT 1 DAY IN A WEEK AS A FULL WEEK OF WORK.

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|

 

If Answer =0    Then Go To: QES-51

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1     Then Go To: QES-51

 

Go To: QES-26

Lead-In: QES-25 [Default], QES-MKB [Default]

QES-26

What was the main reason you were not working for those [Number of weeks R missed work, not counting paid leaves or vacations ()] week(s)?  DO NOT READ LIST

 

         5     Childcare problems, had to care for sick child

         8     Transportation problems

         9     Your own illness or physical health

         6     Pregnancy or recent birth of a child

         7     Care for ill or disabled adult

         4     Job ended for a period of time but began again

         3     Quit job but returned to same employer

        10    Your own mental health issues

        11    Your own substance abuse issues

        12    Did not feel like working in between temp

                assignments

          1    On strike

          2     On layoff

        13     OTHER  (SPECIFY)

        14     Weather reasons

        15     Vacation/holidays

        16     School

        17     Had another job

        18     Death in the family

        19     No work available

        21     Seasonal Position

        22     Hours Vary/ work when needed (babysitter,

                 substitute, etc.)

        23     Disliked job

 

Go To: QES-51

Lead-In: QES-25A [Default]

QES-51

Not counting overtime, how many hours per day [do/did] you usually work at this job?

RANGE OF HOURS:  Please try to give me an exact number.

'IT DEPENDS', or  'HOURS VARY':  Could you give me the average number of hours per day?

INTERVIEWER: ROUND 30 MINUTES UP TO THE NEAREST WHOLE HOUR.

     Enter Answer: |__|__|

 

Go To: QES-52A

Lead-In: QES-26 [Default], QES-25 [-1:8], QES-25A [0:0], QES-25A [-2:-1], QES-MKB [1:1]

QES-52A

Not counting overtime, how many hours per week [do/did] you usually work at this job?

RANGE OF HOURS:  Try to give me an exact number.

'IT DEPENDS', or  'HOURS VARY':  Could you give me the average number of hours per week?

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-53B

Lead-In: QES-51 [Default]

QES-53B

[Flag indicating whether worked at least 10 hours per week for employer()];

/* Check whether R worked at least 10 hours a week for this employer (see previous question.) */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-54B

If Answer =0    Then Go To: QES-71A

 

Go To: QES-71A

Lead-In: QES-52A [Default]

QES-54B

(([Flag indicating whether worked 9 weeks or more for employr since last interview()]>=9) OR ([Is this the CPS employer?()]=1));

/* Did R work at least 9 weeks for this employer since ref date or is this the main employer? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-55E

 

Go To: QES-71A

Lead-In: QES-53B [1:1]

QES-55E

What method of transportation [do/did] you usually use to get to [name of employer()]?

IF NECESSARY, ASK: Did you...

 

         1     drive your own car

         2     drive someone else's car

         3     use public transportation

         4     walk

         5     get a ride with friend or relative

         6     use employer provided transportation

         7     use county or community agency provided transportation

         8     RESPONDENT WORKS AT HOME...(Go to QES-56A1)

         9     OTHER (SPECIFY)

        10     Car pooled

        11     Bicycle

 

Go To: QES-55G

Lead-In: QES-54B [1:1]

QES-55G

About how many minutes [does/did] it take you to get to [name of employer()]?

 

         1     15 MINUTES OR LESS

         2     16 TO 30 MINUTES

         3     31 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR

         4     BETWEEN 1 AND 2 HOURS

         5     OVER 2 HOURS

         6     LOCATION OF WORK VARIES

         7     R WORKS AT HOME

 

 

Go To: QES-56A1

Lead-In: QES-55E [Default]

QES-56A1

([regular/temp/or activity()])=2;/* Is this employer a Temp agency?  If so, go to next record  */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-56L

 

Go To: QES-56B

Lead-In: QES-55G [Default], QES-55E [8:8]

QES-56B

[Are/Were] you employed by the government, a private company or non-profit organization, [are/were] you self employed, or do you work in a family business?

DO NOT READ:

Private company = for-profit private company or businesses

Non-Profit      = non-profit charitable organizations

Self-employed = works for pay in R's own (or family) business, or his/her own activity

Family business = only if R works without pay for family business or farm

         1     GOVERNMENT...(Go to QES-56D)

         2     PRIVATE COMPANY / NON-PROFIT

         4     SELF EMPLOYED...(Go to QES-56E)

         5     FAMILY BUSINESS OR FARM...(Go to QES-56E)

 

Go To: QES-56L

Lead-In: QES-56A1 [Default]

QES-56D

Would that be the federal, state, or local government?

         1     Federal

         2     State

         3     Local (county, city, township)

 

Go To: QES-56L

Lead-In: QES-56B [1:1]

QES-56E

[Is/Was] this business incorporated?

         1     YES

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-56L

Lead-In: QES-56B [4:5]

QES-56L

[Do/Did] you receive your paycheck from [name of employer()], or [are/were] you paid by [a temporary agency or some other company()], or [are/were] you paid by a contractor?

IF [name of employer()] IS A TEMP AGENCY, SELECT  'R WORKS FOR TEMP AGENCY'.

IF PAID BY CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS,  SELECT  <THE COMPANY R WORKS FOR or SELF-EMPLOYED>

 

         1     THE COMPANY R WORKS FOR  or  SELF-EMPLOYED

         2     TEMP AGENCY / R WORKS FOR TEMP AGENCY

         3     CONTRACTOR

         4     OTHER  (SPECIFY)

         6     R RECEIVES CASH PAYMENTS

         7     PAID THROUGH WELFARE

         8     IN-KIND SERVICES

 

Go To: QES-57B

Lead-In: QES-56B [Default], QES-56D [Default], QES-56E [Default], QES-56A1 [1:1]

QES-57B

[Do/Did] you consider this job with [name of employer()] to be seasonal or year round work?

 

         1     SEASONAL

         2     YEAR ROUND

         3     OTHER  (SPECIFY)

         4     PART TIME

         5     ON CALL, WORK WHEN NEEDED

         6     TEMPORARY

         7     BOTH SEASONAL AND REGULAR

 

Go To: QES-71A

Lead-In: QES-56L [Default]

QES-71A

[Now we would like to ask you a few questions concerning your earnings at that job.()]

For your job with [name of employer()], what is the easiest way for you to report your most recent total earnings:  Would it be Hourly,  Weekly,  Annually, or on some other basis?

 

IF PAID PIECEMEAL or PER JOB, PROBE:  Could you tell me how much that was per week, or per month?

IF R RESISTS:  We need this information so we can  compare the amount that people earn in different types of jobs.

 

         1     HOURLY  (per hour)

         2     DAILY  (per day)

         3     WEEKLY  (per week)

         4     BI-WEEKLY  (every 2 weeks)

         8     SEMI-MONTHLY  (twice a month)

         5     MONTHLY  (per month)

         6     YEARLY  (per year)

         7     OTHER  (SPECIFY)

          9     OFFER NOT RECEIVED YET

        10     PERCENTAGE/COMMISSION

        11     PAID PER JOB

        12     SEASONALLY

        13     NO PAYCHECK RECEIVED

        14     WELFARE

        15     IN-KIND SERVICES

        16     SELF-EMPLOYED

 

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1     Then Go To: QES-71B

 

Go To: QES-71B

Lead-In: QES-53B [Default], QES-54B [Default], QES-57B [Default], QES-53B [0:0]

QES-71B

[Do/Did] you usually receive overtime pay, tips or commissions at your job with [name of employer()]?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-71G)

 

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1     Then Go To: QES-71G

 

Go To: QES-71G

Lead-In: QES-71A [Default], QES-71A [-2:-1]

QES-71G

[time unit code for rate of pay()];/* Branch according the time unit for rate of pay R reported. */

 

If Answer =8    Then Go To: QES-74T

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-71H

If Answer =5    Then Go To: QES-74T

If Answer =6    Then Go To: QES-75I

If Answer =4    Then Go To: QES-75X

 

Go To: QES-74C

Lead-In: QES-71B [Default], QES-71B [0:0], QES-71B [-2:-1]

QES-71H

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R receive overtime pay, tips or commissions? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-71I

 

Go To: QES-71J

Lead-In: QES-71G [1:1]

QES-71I

EXCLUDING overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [is/was] your hourly rate of pay, on this job?

(INTERVIEWER:  IF OVER $15.00 OR UNDER $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNT.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=0 and Answer <=0.99     Then Go To: QES-71K

If Answer >=30.01 and Answer <=999999.99     Then Go To: QES-71K

If Answer =-2    Then Go To: QES-71P

If Answer =-1    Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-71K

Lead-In: QES-71H [1:1]

QES-71J

What [is/was] your hourly rate of pay on this job?  (ENTER AMOUNT)     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=30.01 and Answer <=999999.99     Then Go To: QES-71K

If Answer >=0 and Answer <=0.99     Then Go To: QES-71K

If Answer =-2    Then Go To: QES-71P

If Answer =-1    Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-71Q

Lead-In: QES-71H [Default]

QES-71K

([rate of pay()]>=[Default minimum value hourly wages()]) AND ([rate of pay()]<=[Default maximum value hourly wages()]);

/* Is the reported hourly wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-71T

 

Go To: QES-71Q

Lead-In: QES-71I [Default], QES-71I [0:0.99], QES-71I [30.01:999999.99], QES-71J [30.01:999999.99], QES-71J [0:0.99]

QES-71P

What is your best estimate of your hourly rate of pay?  (ENTER AMOUNT)     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=30     Then Go To: QES-71Pa

If Answer =-1    Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-71Pa

Lead-In: QES-71I [-2:-2], QES-71J [-2:-2]

QES-71Pa

([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[Default minimum value hourly wages()]) AND ([estimated hourly rate of pay()]<=[Default maximum value hourly wages()]);

/* Is the reported hourly wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-71T

 

Go To: QES-71Q

Lead-In: QES-71P [Default], QES-71P [1:30]

QES-71Q

INTERVIEWER:  EARNINGS RECORDED AS:  $[hourly rate of pay for verification()] HOURLY.  IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-71R)

 

Go To: QES-71T

Lead-In: QES-71J [Default], QES-71K [Default], QES-71Pa [Default]

QES-71R

INTERVIEWER:   DO NOT READ

INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS:  $[hourly rate of pay for verification()] HOURLY.  ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-71T

Lead-In: QES-71Q [0:0]

QES-71T

Just to verify, you usually [work(ed)] [number of hours worked per week()] hours per week at this rate?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-71U)

 

Go To: QES-71W

Lead-In: QES-71Q [Default], QES-71R [Default], QES-71K [1:1], QES-71Pa [1:1]

QES-71U

How many hours [do/did] you usually work per week at this rate?  ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS

     Enter Answer: |__|__|

 

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1     Then Go To: QES-74C

 

Go To: QES-71W

Lead-In: QES-71T [0:0]

QES-71W

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R receive overtime pay, tips or commissions? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-71X

 

Go To: QES-72I

Lead-In: QES-71T [Default], QES-71U [Default]

QES-71X

At your job with [name of employer()], how much [do/did] you usually receive just in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?

INTERVIEWER:  ENTER TIME UNIT PRESS <ENTER>  TO ENTER AMOUNT.

 

         1     HOURLY

         2     DAILY

         3     WEEKLY

         5     MONTHLY

         6     YEARLY

         7     OTHER (SPECIFY)

         8      NOTHING RECEIVED

         9      DOES NOT WORK OVERTIME

        10     NOT SURE

        11     BI-WEEKLY

        12     VARIES

        13     TIPS

 

Go To: QES-71XB

Lead-In: QES-71W [1:1]

QES-71XB

([time unit code for overtime pay rate()]);/* Translate time unit for rate of overtime pay */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-71XBB

If Answer =3    Then Go To: QES-71Xc

If Answer =5    Then Go To: QES-71Xd

If Answer =6    Then Go To: QES-71Xe

If Answer =2    Then Go To: QES-71Xf

If Answer =7    Then Go To: QES-71Xg

 

Go To: QES-72C

Lead-In: QES-71X [Default]

QES-71XBB

(At your job with [name of employer()], how much [Do/Did] you usually receive just in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)  (INTERVIEWER:  ENTER HOURLY AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=30     Then Go To: QES-72G

 

Go To: QES-72D

Lead-In: QES-71XB [1:1]

QES-71Xc

(At your job with [name of employer()], how much [Do/Did] you usually receive just in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)  (ENTER WEEKLY AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500     Then Go To: QES-72I

 

Go To: QES-72D

Lead-In: QES-71XB [3:3]

QES-71Xd

(At your job with [name of employer()], how much [Do/Did] you usually receive just in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)  (ENTER MONTHLY AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000     Then Go To: QES-72I

 

Go To: QES-72D

Lead-In: QES-71XB [5:5]

QES-71Xe

(At your job with [name of employer()], how much [Do/Did] you usually receive just in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)  (ENTER ANNUAL AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000     Then Go To: QES-72I

 

Go To: QES-72D

Lead-In: QES-71XB [6:6]

QES-71Xf

(At your job with [name of employer()], how much [do/did] you usually receive just in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=240     Then Go To: QES-72C

 

Go To: QES-72D

Lead-In: QES-71XB [2:2]

QES-71Xg

(At your job with [name of employer()], how much [Do/Did] you usually receive just in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?)  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-72C

Lead-In: QES-71XB [7:7]

QES-72C

What is your best estimate of how much you usually (earn/earned) weekly, just in overtime pay, tips or commissions, before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500     Then Go To: QES-72M

 

Go To: QES-72D

Lead-In: QES-71XB [Default], QES-71Xg [Default], QES-71Xf [1:240]

QES-72D

INTERVIEWER:   DO NOT READ

USUAL [time unit text for overtime pay rate()] EARNINGS IN OVERTIME PAY, TIPS OR COMMISSIONS RECORDED AS: $[overtime rate of pay for verification()].  IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-72E)

 

Go To: QES-72F

Lead-In: QES-71XBB [Default], QES-71Xc [Default], QES-71Xd [Default], QES-71Xe [Default], QES-71Xf [Default], QES-72C [Default]

QES-72E

INTERVIEWER:  DO NOT READ

INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS: $[overtime rate of pay for verification()] [time unit text for overtime pay rate()].  ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-72F

Lead-In: QES-72D [0:0]

QES-72F

[time unit code for overtime pay rate()];/* What time unit of overtime pay did R report? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-72G

If Answer =2    Then Go To: QES-72M

If Answer =7    Then Go To: QES-72M

 

Go To: QES-72I

Lead-In: QES-72D [Default], QES-72E [Default]

QES-72G

How many hours [do/did] you usually work per week at this rate?  (ENTER NUMBER OF HOURS)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|

 

Go To: QES-72I

Lead-In: QES-71XBB [1:30], QES-72F [1:1]

QES-72I

([rate of pay()]>=0);/* Did R report a payrate? */If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-72M

 

Go To: QES-72K

Lead-In: QES-71W [Default], QES-72F [Default], QES-72G [Default], QES-71Xc [1:1500], QES-71Xd [1:6000], QES-71Xe [1:72000]

QES-72K

SYMBOLEXIST ([estimated hourly rate of pay()]);/* Did R report a payrate after initial DK response? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-72M

 

Go To: QES-72M

Lead-In: QES-72I [Default]

QES-72M

SYMBOLEXIST ([hours worked per week at hourly rate of pay()]);

/* Did R report hours per week at usual rate of pay, either in this ES or in the general CPS section for main job? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-72O

 

Go To: QES-72O

Lead-In: QES-72K [Default], QES-72C [1:1500], QES-72F [2:2], QES-72F [7:7], QES-72I [1:1], QES-72K [1:1]

QES-72O

(([overtime pay amount (non-estimate)()]>=0) and (([time unit code for overtime pay rate()]!=2) and (([estimated weekly overtime pay()]<1) or ([estimated weekly overtime pay()]>240))) and ([time unit code for overtime pay rate()]!=7));

/* Did R report a overtime pay? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-72U

 

Go To: QES-72Q

Lead-In: QES-72M [Default], QES-72M [1:1]

QES-72Q

SYMBOLEXIST ([estimated weekly overtime pay()]);/* Did R report overtime pay after initial DK response? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-72U

 

Go To: QES-72U

Lead-In: QES-72O [Default]

QES-72U

SYMBOLEXIST([hours per week at hourly overtime rate of pay()]);/* overtime pay answer reported by R? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-72X

 

Go To: QES-72X

Lead-In: QES-72Q [Default], QES-72O [1:1], QES-72Q [1:1]

QES-72X

([rate of pay()]>=0) AND ([Hours worked per week at hourly rate of pay()]>=0) AND ([overtime pay amount()]>=0) AND ([hours per week at overtime rate of pay()]>=0) AND ([time unit for overtime pay rate()]>=0);

/* Do all elements of the overtime pay have a real value. */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-72Y

 

Go To: QES-81

Lead-In: QES-72U [Default], QES-72U [1:1]

QES-72Y

([time unit for overtime pay rate()]);/* SKIP ACCORDINGLY BASED ON OVERTIME PAY UNIT? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-81

If Answer >=2 and Answer <=8     Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-81

Lead-In: QES-72X [1:1]

QES-74C

([QES-71B()]=1);

/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? Beginning series for daily/weekly/other time unit ROP - see QES-71G */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-74E

 

Go To: QES-74D

Lead-In: QES-71G [Default], QES-71U [-2:-1]

QES-74D

What [are/were] your usual weekly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER:  START OF SERIES ABOUT DAILY / WEEKLY / OTHER TIME UNIT OF PAY)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer =-2    Then Go To: QES-74K

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500     Then Go To: QES-74Ka

If Answer =-1    Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-74Ka

Lead-In: QES-74C [Default]

QES-74E

Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual weekly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500     Then Go To: QES-74Ka

 

Go To: QES-74Ka

Lead-In: QES-74C [1:1]

QES-74K

What is your best estimate of your usual weekly earnings before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=1500     Then Go To: QES-74Kb

 

Go To: QES-74Kb

Lead-In: QES-74D [-2:-2]

QES-74Ka

([rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value r's reported weekly wages()]) AND ([rate of pay()]<=[default maximum value r's reported weekly wages()]);

/* Is the reported weekly wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-74N

 

Go To: QES-74L

Lead-In: QES-74D [Default], QES-74E [Default], QES-74D [1:1500], QES-74E [1:1500]

QES-74Kb

([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[default minimum value r's reported weekly wages()]) AND ([estimated hourly rate of pay()]<=[default maximum value r's reported weekly wages()]);

/* Is the reported weekly wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-74N

 

Go To: QES-74L

Lead-In: QES-74K [Default], QES-74K [1:1500]

QES-74L

INTERVIEWER:   DO NOT READ

EARNINGS RECORDED AS: $[weekly rate of pay for verification()] WEEKLY.  IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-74M)

 

Go To: QES-74N

Lead-In: QES-74Ka [Default], QES-74Kb [Default]

QES-74M

INTERVIEWER:   DO NOT READ

INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS:  $[weekly rate of pay for verification()] WEEKLY.  ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-74N

Lead-In: QES-74L [0:0]

QES-74N

I have recorded your total earnings for your job with [name of employer()] as $[weekly rate of pay for verification()] weekly before taxes or other deductions. Is that correct?

         1     YES...(Go to QES-74O)

         0     NO...(Go to QES-74P)

 

Go To: QES-74O

Lead-In: QES-74L [Default], QES-74M [Default], QES-74Ka [1:1], QES-74Kb [1:1]

QES-74O

([time unit code for rate of pay()]=1);

 

/* Did R report an hourly time unit for rate of pay?  This shouldn't happen in this part of the series. */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-74N [Default], QES-74N [1:1]

QES-74P

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-74Q

 

Go To: QES-74R

Lead-In: QES-74N [0:0]

QES-74Q

Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual weekly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER:  IF MORE THAN $1500.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNTS.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-74S

Lead-In: QES-74P [1:1]

QES-74R

What [are/were] your usual weekly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER:  IF MORE THAN $1500.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNTS.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-74S

Lead-In: QES-74P [Default]

QES-74S

([time unit code for rate of pay()]=1);/* Did R report an hourly time unit for rate of pay? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-74Q [Default], QES-74R [Default]

QES-74T

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */

/* Beginning series for monthly and bi-monthly time units for ROP */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-74V

 

Go To: QES-74U

Lead-In: QES-71G [8:8], QES-71G [5:5]

QES-74U

What [are/were] your usual monthly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER: BEGINNING SERIES FOR MONTHLY AND BI-MONTHLY TIME UNITS)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer =-2    Then Go To: QES-75b

If Answer =-1    Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-75Ba

Lead-In: QES-74T [Default]

QES-74V

Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual monthly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=6000     Then Go To: QES-75Ba

 

Go To: QES-75Ba

Lead-In: QES-74T [1:1]

QES-75b

What is your best estimate of your usual monthly earnings before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1     Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-75Bb

Lead-In: QES-74U [-2:-2]

QES-75Ba

([rate of pay()]>=[Default minimum value monthly wages()]) AND ([rate of pay()]<=[Default maximum value monthly wages()]);

/* Is the reported monthly wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-75E

 

Go To: QES-75C

Lead-In: QES-74U [Default], QES-74V [Default], QES-74V [1:6000]

QES-75Bb

([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[Default minimum value monthly wages()]) AND ([estimated hourly rate of pay()]<=[Default maximum value monthly wages()]);

/* Is the reported monthly wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-75E

 

Go To: QES-75C

Lead-In: QES-75b [Default]

QES-75C

INTERVIEWER:  DO NOT READ

EARNINGS RECORDED AS:  $[monthly rate of pay for verification()] MONTHLY.  IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-75D)

 

Go To: QES-75E

Lead-In: QES-75Ba [Default], QES-75Bb [Default]

QES-75D

INTERVIEWER:  DO NOT READ

INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS:  $[monthly rate of pay for verification()] MONTHLY.  ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-75E

Lead-In: QES-75C [0:0]

QES-75E

I have recorded your total earnings for your job with [name of employer()] as $[monthly rate of pay for verification()] monthly before taxes or other deductions.  Is that correct?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-75F)

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-75C [Default], QES-75D [Default], QES-75Ba [1:1], QES-75Bb [1:1]

QES-75F

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-75G

 

Go To: QES-75H

Lead-In: QES-75E [0:0]

QES-75G

Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual monthly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN $6000.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNTS.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-75F [1:1]

QES-75H

What [are/were] your usual monthly earnings on your job with [name of employer()] before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER:  IF MORE THAN $6000.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNTS.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-75F [Default]

QES-75I

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */

/* Beginning series for those reporting annual ROP.  See QES-71G */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-75K

 

Go To: QES-75J

Lead-In: QES-71G [6:6]

QES-75J

What [are/were] your usual annual earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?

(ENTER AMOUNT)     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer =-2    Then Go To: QES-75Q

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000     Then Go To: QES-75Qa

 

Go To: QES-75Qa

Lead-In: QES-75I [Default]

QES-75K

Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual annual earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000     Then Go To: QES-75Qa

 

Go To: QES-75Qa

Lead-In: QES-75I [1:1]

QES-75Q

What is your best estimate of your usual annual earnings before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=72000     Then Go To: QES-75Qb

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1     Then Go To: QES-81

 

Go To: QES-75Qb

Lead-In: QES-75J [-2:-2]

QES-75Qa

([rate of pay()]>=[Default minimum value annual wages ()]) AND ([rate of pay()]<=[Default maximum value annual wages()]);

/* Is the reported annual wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-75T

 

Go To: QES-75R

Lead-In: QES-75J [Default], QES-75K [Default], QES-75J [1:72000], QES-75K [1:72000]

QES-75Qb

([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[Default minimum value annual wages ()]) AND ([estimated hourly rate of pay()]<=[Default maximum value annual wages()]);

/* Is the reported annual wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-75T

 

Go To: QES-75R

Lead-In: QES-75Q [Default], QES-75Q [1:72000]

QES-75R

INTERVIEWER:   DO NOT READ

EARNINGS RECORDED AS:  $[annual rate of pay for verification()] ANNUALLY.  IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-75S)

 

Go To: QES-75T

Lead-In: QES-75Qa [Default], QES-75Qb [Default]

QES-75S

INTERVIEWER:   DO NOT READ

INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS:  $[annual rate of pay for verification()] ANNUALLY.  ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-75T

Lead-In: QES-75R [0:0]

QES-75T

I have recorded your total earnings for your job with [name of employer()] as $[annual rate of pay for verification()] annually before taxes or other deductions.  Is that correct?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-75U)

 

Go To: QES-76M

Lead-In: QES-75R [Default], QES-75S [Default], QES-75Qa [1:1], QES-75Qb [1:1]

QES-75U

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-75V

 

Go To: QES-75W

Lead-In: QES-75T [0:0]

QES-75V

Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual annual earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER:  IF MORE THAN $72,000.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNTS.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-76M

Lead-In: QES-75U [1:1]

QES-75W

What [are/were] your usual annual earnings on your job with [name of employer()] before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN $72,000.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY  AMOUNTS.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-76M

Lead-In: QES-75U [Default]

QES-75X

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */

/* Beginning series for R's that reported bi-weekly ROP in QES-71G */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-75Z

 

Go To: QES-75Y

Lead-In: QES-71G [4:4]

QES-75Y

What [are/were] your usual bi-weekly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000     Then Go To: QES-76Fa

 

Go To: QES-76Fa

Lead-In: QES-75X [Default]

QES-75Z

Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual bi-weekly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000     Then Go To: QES-76Fa

If Answer >=-2 and Answer <=-1     Then Go To: QES-76F

 

Go To: QES-76Fa

Lead-In: QES-75X [1:1]

QES-76F

What is your best estimate of your usual bi-weekly earnings before taxes or other deductions?  (ENTER AMOUNT)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

If Answer >=1 and Answer <=3000     Then Go To: QES-76Fb

 

Go To: QES-76Fb

Lead-In: QES-75Z [-2:-1]

QES-76Fa

([rate of pay()]>=[Default minimum value bi-weekly wages()]) AND ([rate of pay()]<=[Default maximum value bi-weekly wages()]);

/* Is the reported biweekly wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-76I

 

Go To: QES-76G

Lead-In: QES-75Y [Default], QES-75Z [Default], QES-75Y [1:3000], QES-75Z [1:3000]

QES-76Fb

([estimated hourly rate of pay()]>=[Default minimum value bi-weekly wages()]) AND ([estimated hourly rate of pay()]<=[Default maximum value bi-weekly wages()]);

/* Is the reported biweekly wage within the accepted range? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-76I

 

Go To: QES-76G

Lead-In: QES-76F [Default], QES-76F [1:3000]

QES-76G

INTERVIEWER: DO NOT READ

EARNINGS RECORDED AS:  $[bi-weekly rate of pay for verification()] SEMI-WEEKLY.  IS THIS ENTRY CORRECT?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-76H)

 

Go To: QES-76I

Lead-In: QES-76Fa [Default], QES-76Fb [Default]

QES-76H

INTERVIEWER:  DO NOT READ

INCORRECT ENTRY IS RECORDED AS:  $[bi-weekly rate of pay for verification()] BI-WEEKLY.  ENTER CORRECT AMOUNT:     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-76I

Lead-In: QES-76G [0:0]

QES-76I

I have recorded your total earnings for your job with [name of employer()] as $[bi-weekly rate of pay for verification()] bi-weekly before taxes or other deductions.  Is that correct?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-76J)

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-76G [Default], QES-76H [Default], QES-76Fa [1:1], QES-76Fb [1:1]

QES-76J

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-76K

 

Go To: QES-76L

Lead-In: QES-76I [0:0]

QES-76K

Including overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [are/were] your usual bi-weekly earnings on your job with [name of employer()], before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER:  IF MORE THAN $3000.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNTS.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-76J [1:1]

QES-76L

What [are/were] your usual bi-weekly earnings on your job with [name of employer()] before taxes or other deductions?

(INTERVIEWER:  IF MORE THAN $3000.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNTS.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-76J [Default]

QES-76M

CHECK ([Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions?()]);

/* Is there an entry in QES-75I? Did R report ROP in annual time unit? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-76N

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-75T [Default], QES-75V [Default], QES-75W [Default]

QES-76N

How many weeks of work per year [do/did] you get paid for?  (ENTER NUMBER OF WEEKS)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|

 

Go To: QES-76O

Lead-In: QES-76M [1:1]

QES-76O

([time unit code for rate of pay()]=7)OR([time unit code for rate of pay()]=-2);

/* Did R report "other" time unit for rate of pay, or R didn't know or refused to report time unit for rate of pay? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-76P

 

Go To: QES-76Q

Lead-In: QES-74O [Default], QES-74S [Default], QES-75E [Default], QES-75G [Default], QES-75H [Default], QES-76I [Default], QES-76K [Default], QES-76L [Default], QES-76M [Default], QES-76N [Default]

QES-76P

[Are/Were] you paid at an hourly rate on your job with [name of employer()]?

         1     YES...(Go to QES-76R)

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-81

Lead-In: QES-76O [1:1]

QES-76Q

Even though you told me it is easier to report your earnings [time unit text for rate of pay()], [are/were] you paid at an hourly rate on this job?

(JOB NAME = [name of employer()])

         1     YES...(Go to QES-76R)

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-81

Lead-In: QES-76O [Default]

QES-76R

([QES-71B()]=1);/* Did R report overtime, tips and/or commissions? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-76S

 

Go To: QES-76T

Lead-In: QES-76P [1:1], QES-76Q [1:1]

QES-76S

EXCLUDING overtime pay, tips and commissions, what [is/was] your hourly rate of pay on your job with [name of employer()]?

(INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN $30.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNT.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-81

Lead-In: QES-76R [1:1]

QES-76T

What [is/was] your hourly rate of pay on your job with [name of employer()]?

(INTERVIEWER: IF MORE THAN $30.00 OR LESS THAN $1.00, PLEASE VERIFY AMOUNT.)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-81

Lead-In: QES-76R [Default]

QES-81

[Have/Had] your earnings changed at all since you first started working for [name of employer()]?

         1     YES...(Go to QES-82)

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-84

Lead-In: QES-72X [Default], QES-72Y [Default], QES-76P [Default], QES-76Q [Default], QES-76S [Default], QES-76T [Default], QES-71I [-1:-1], QES-71J [-1:-1], QES-71P [-1:-1], QES-72Y [1:1], QES-72Y [2:8], QES-74D [-1:-1], QES-74O [1:1], QES-74S [1:1], QES-74U [-1:-1], QES-75b [-2:-1], QES-75Q [-2:-1]

QES-82

How much did you earn when you first started working for [name of employer()]?

(INTERVIEWER: ENTER AMOUNT HERE, TIME UNIT ON NEXT SCREEN)

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|__|__|__|__|.|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-83

Lead-In: QES-81 [1:1]

QES-83

(PROBE IF NECESSARY:)  Was that per hour, per day, per week, every 2 weeks, or what?

 

         1     HOURLY  (per hour)

         2     DAILY  (per day)

         3     WEEKLY  (per week)

         4     BI-WEEKLY  (every 2 weeks)

         8     SEMI-MONTHLY  (twice a month)

         5     MONTHLY  (per month)

         6     YEARLY  (per year)

         7     OTHER  (SPECIFY)

          9     OFFER NOT RECEIVED YET

        10     PERCENTAGE/COMMISSION

        11     PAID PER JOB

        12     SEASONALLY

        13     NO PAYCHECK RECEIVED

        14     WELFARE

        15     IN-KIND SERVICES

        16     SELF-EMPLOYED

 

Go To: QES-84

Lead-In: QES-82 [Default]

QES-84

(([number of weeks work(ed) for employer()] <=9) or ([regular emp/temp emp/activity()]=3));

/*Did R work at this job for less than 9 weeks or is this an activity? If so skip past the promotion and supervisor questions */

 

If Answer =0    Then Go To: QES-PROMO38

 

Go To: QES-PAYMT60A

Lead-In: QES-81 [Default], QES-83 [Default]

QES-PROMO38

Since [Date from which information about employer will be collected()], [have/had] you experienced a promotion, a demotion, or any other type of position change with this job?

IF NEEDED:  We're interested only in changes in responsibilities.

(INTERVIEWER:  IF MORE THAN ONE, ASK ABOUT MOST RECENT CHANGE.)

         1     YES...(Go to QES-PROMO39)

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-PAYMT60A

Lead-In: QES-84 [0:0]

QES-PROMO39

Was this a promotion, a demotion, or a position change?

         1     PROMOTION

         2     DEMOTION

         3     POSITION CHANGE

 

Go To: QES-PROMO40

Lead-In: QES-PROMO38 [1:1]

QES-PROMO40

When did you experience this [promotion/demotion/position change()]?

       Enter Date: |__|__||__|__|__|__|

                            Mon       Year

 

Go To: QES-PROMO40-A

Lead-In: QES-PROMO39 [Default]

QES-PROMO40-A

("-"$[Date of promotion()]);/*Is there a ref or dk inside the duties date?*/

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-PROMO41

 

Go To: QES-PROMO41

Lead-In: QES-PROMO40 [Default]

QES-PROMO41

[Hand Card B/" "]

Which of the following categories describes the reason for the change in position that you received on [initialize Month of promotion if not entered()]:

(CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)

 

         1     You requested it

         2     It was automatic

         3     Your job performance

         4     The company or business was laying off

                other people

         5     The business or company grew

         6     There was a change in company ownership

         7      There was a reorganization of department, division

                 or section within company

         8      Or was it some other reason  (SPECIFY)

         9      Position opened

        10     Eligible due to additional education

        11     Full time promotion

        12     Due to health reasons

 

Go To: QES-PAYMT60A

Lead-In: QES-PROMO40-A [Default], QES-PROMO40-A [1:1]

QES-PAYMT60A

The earnings on some jobs are based all or in part on how a person performs a job. Some examples of earnings that are based on job performance are tips, commissions, and piece rates (where you get paid for each item you produce).

 

[Do/Did] any of the earnings at your job with [name of employer()] come from any of these types of performance-based compensation?

IF YES: Which type?  Just tell me "Yes" or "No" after I read each item (READ LIST):

 

         5     Tips

         2     Commissions

         3     Bonuses

         1     Piece rate

         4     Stock options

         6     Other (SPECIFY)

         0     NO, NONE (No performance-based pay)

         7     Performance

         8     Paid expenses

         9     Raise

        10    Retirement Plan

 

Go To: QES-PAYMT61

Lead-In: QES-84 [Default], QES-PROMO38 [Default], QES-PROMO41 [Default]

QES-PAYMT61

(([number of weeks work(ed) for employer()] <=9) or ([regular emp/temp emp/activity()]=2) or ([regular emp/temp emp/activity()]=3));

/*Did R work at this job for less than 9 weeks or is this a temp agency or an activity?*/

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-84D

 

Go To: QES-84A

Lead-In: QES-PAYMT60A [Default]

QES-84A

([hours/wk usually worked for employer()]>19) OR ([Hours per week usually worked for employer (including additional hours at home)()]>19);

/* Did R work at last 20 hours per week at this job? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-84B

 

Go To: QES-84D

Lead-In: QES-PAYMT61 [Default]

QES-84B

(([Class of Worker()] = 4) and (([business incorporated?()] = 2) or ([business incorporated?()] = -2)));

/* Is R self-employed in a business which is unincorporated? */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-84D

 

Go To: QES-84E

Lead-In: QES-84A [1:1]

QES-84D

[Does/Did] [name of employer()] make any benefits available at all?

         1     YES

         0     NO...(Go to QES-85B)

 

Go To: QES-84E

Lead-In: QES-84A [Default], QES-84B [1:1], QES-PAYMT61 [1:1]

QES-84E

[Does/Did your employer make available to you or Do/Did you have available to you()]...

        Medical, surgical, or hospital insurance that covers injuries or major illnesses off the job?

         1     YES...(Go to QES-84EE)

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-84F

Lead-In: QES-84B [Default], QES-84D [Default]

QES-84EE

Did you decide to take the medical coverage offered?

         1     YES...(Go to QES-84F)

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-84EEE

Lead-In: QES-84E [1:1]

QES-84EEE

Why was that?

 

1     TOO EXPENSIVE, CAN NOT AFFORD

       HEALTH INSURANCE

2     NOT WORKING AT JOB LONG ENOUGH TO

       QUALIFY

3     NOT ELIGIBLE BECAUSE WORKING AT PART-

       TIME OR TEMPORARY JOB

4     HAVE BEEN HEALTHY; NOT MUCH SICKNESS IN

       FAMILY;  HAVE NOT NEEDED HEALTH

       INSURANCE

5     ABLE TO GO TO V.A. OR MILITARY HOSPITAL

       FOR MEDICAL CARE

6     COVERED BY MEDICAID

7     DENIED DUE TO PRE-EXISTING

       CONDITION

8     COVERED BY OTHER INSURANCE

       (SPECIFY)

9     COVERED BY HUSBAND OR PARTNER'S

        INSURANCE

10    HEALTHCARE THROUGH WELFARE

11    RELATIVE'S INSURANCE

12    COVERED BY HOSPITAL

13    BAD COVERAGE

 

Go To: QES-84F

Lead-In: QES-84EE [Default]

QES-84F

How many sick days with full pay [are/were] you entitled to each year?

INTERVIEWER:  ONLY IF R VOLUNTEERS:

     365 = "UNLIMITED SICK DAYS"

     995 = "SICK AND VACATION DAYS COMBINED"

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

 

If Answer =995    Then Go To: QES-84FF

 

Go To: QES-84FFF

Lead-In: QES-84E [Default], QES-84EEE [Default], QES-84EE [1:1]

QES-84FF

How many days of paid sick and vacation days combined [are/were] you entitled to each year?

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-84FFF

Lead-In: QES-84F [995:995]

QES-84FFF

Besides paid sick leave, how many other days of paid leave [are/were] you entitled to each year?

IF NEEDED: OTHER EXAMPLES OF PAID LEAVE ARE VACATION AND PERSONAL DAYS

     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-84G

Lead-In: QES-84F [Default], QES-84FF [Default]

QES-84G

[Does/Did your employer make available to you or Do/Did you have available to you()]...

        Company provided or subsidized child care?

         1     YES

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-84H

Lead-In: QES-84FFF [Default]

QES-84H

([Does/Did your employer make available to you or Do/Did you have available to you()]...)

         Flexible hours or work schedule?

         1     YES

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-84K

Lead-In: QES-84G [Default]

QES-84K

([Does/Did your employer make available to you or Do/Did you have available to you()]...)

         Any other benefits that we have not yet mentioned?

         1     YES...(Go to QES-85)

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-85B

Lead-In: QES-84H [Default]

QES-85

What other benefits [are/were] you eligible for?

 

         1     Dental

         2     Vision

         3     Maternity or Paternity Leave

         4     Training or Educational Reimbursement

         5     Retirement Plan other than social security

         6     Other (SPECIFY)

         7     Life insurance

         8     Vacation

          9     Free food

        11     Medical Expenses

        12     Profit sharing or stock option plan

        13     Disability

        14     Unemployment benefits

        15     Bonuses (i.e. attendance)

        16     Credit union

 

Go To: QES-86A

Lead-In: QES-84K [1:1]

QES-86A

[Hand Card C/ ""]

Which of the following categories best describes the hours you [work(ed)] at this job   (READ LIST):

 

1     Regular day shift (MAJORITY OF TIME WORKED IS BETWEEN 7am AND 8pm)

2     Regular evening shift (MAJORITY OF TIME WORKED IS BETWEEN 2:30pm AND MIDNIGHT)

3     Regular night shift (MAJORITY OF TIME WORKED IS BETWEEN 11pm AND 7am)

4     Shift rotates (changes periodically from days to evenings)

5     Split shift (consists of two distinct periods each day)

6     Irregular schedule or hours...(Go to QES-86B)

7     Other (SPECIFY)

8     Weekend shift

 

Go To: QES-87

Lead-In: QES-85B [Default]

QES-86B

Who [set(s)] your hours at [name of employer()]?

         1     EMPLOYER

         2     RESPONDENT

         3     BOTH RESPONDENT AND EMPLOYER

 

Go To: QES-87

Lead-In: QES-86A [6:6]

QES-87

([Class of Worker()]=4) OR ([class of worker code for current employer()]=4);

/* Is R self-employed on this job?  If so, R should skip past the supervisor and co-worker questions */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-89b

 

Go To: QES-88A

Lead-In: QES-86A [Default], QES-86B [Default]

QES-88A

On this job, [are/were] you covered by a union or employee contract?

         1     YES

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-88B

Lead-In: QES-87 [Default]

QES-88B

(([regular emp/temp emp/activity()]=2) or ([regular emp/temp emp/activity()]=3));

/*Is this an activity or temp agency?  If so, skip past the questions asking about supervisors and co-workers */

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-89b

 

Go To: QES-89

Lead-In: QES-88A [Default]

QES-89

How [do/did] you feel about your co-workers with [name of employer()]?   [Do/Did] you like them Very Much, Fairly Well, A Little, or Not At All?

         1     Very Much

         2     Fairly Well

         3     A Little

         4     Not At All

         5     R DOES NOT HAVE ANY CO-WORKERS

 

Go To: QES-89a

Lead-In: QES-88B [Default]

QES-89a

How [do/did] you feel about your main supervisor with [name of employer()]?  [Do/Did] you like your supervisor Very Much, Fairly Well,  A Little, or Not At All?

(INTERVIEWER: REFER TO MAIN SUPERVISOR ONLY.)

         1     Very Much

         2     Fairly Well

         3     A Little

         4     Not At All

         5     R DOES NOT HAVE A SUPERVISOR

 

Go To: QES-89b

Lead-In: QES-89 [Default]

QES-89b

How [do/did] you feel about your main duties or tasks with [name of employer()]? [Do/Did] you like them Very Much,  Fairly Well,  A Little, or  Not At All?

         1     Very Much

         2     Fairly Well

         3     A Little

         4     Not At All

 

Go To: QES-90

Lead-In: QES-89a [Default], QES-88B [1:1], QES-87 [1:1]

QES-90

We would like to know a little more about how you found this job.

Were you assigned to work at [name of employer()] by the Human Services Department or welfare agency as your work activity?

         1     YES

         0     NO

 

Go To: QES-91Ca

Lead-In: QES-89b [Default]

QES-91Ca

[Hand Card D/ ""] What sorts of things did you do to find this job with [name of employer()]?

INTERVIEWER: SELECT THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES AT THE NEXT SCREEN.

 

1     SELECT TO ENTER JOB SEARCH METHODS

0     NOTHING (DID NOT ENGAGE IN ANY OTHER SEARCH METHODS)...(Go to QES-92)

2     OTHER

 

Go To: QES-91Cb

Lead-In: QES-91 [Default]

QES-91Cb

[Hand Card D/ ""] (What sorts of things did you do to find this job with [name of employer()]?)

(INTERVIEWER: WE'RE LOOKING FOR JOB SEARCH ACTIVITIES).

 

         1     CONTACTED EMPLOYER

                DIRECTLY/INTERVIEW

         2     CONTACTED EMPLOYMENT AGENCY / TEMP

                AGENCY

         3     OBES / OHIO JOB NET/ ONE STOP

                COMPUTERS

         4     CDHS/ LOCAL WELFARE OFFICE/ CASE

                MANAGER

         5     CONTACTED FRIENDS OR RELATIVES

         6     CONTACTED SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY

                EMPLOYMENT CENTER

         7     SENT OUT RESUMES/FILLED OUT

                APPLICATIONS

         8     CHECKED UNION/PROFESSIONAL REGISTERS

          9     LOOKED AT, ANSWERED, OR

                 PLACED ADS

        10     ATTENDED JOB TRAINING

                 PROGRAMS/COURSES

        11     SAW SIGN IN WINDOW

        12     OTHER PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

                 AGENCY

        13     OTHER (SPECIFY)

        14     EMPLOYER APPROACHED R FOR

                 THE POSITION

        15     JOB FAIR

        16     WORD OF MOUTH

        17     STARTED OWN BUSINESS

        18     WORKED THERE BEFORE

 

Go To: QES-92

Lead-In: QES-91Ca [Default]

QES-92

([QES-LOOP1 counter]=1);/*Is this the first loop*/

 

If Answer =1    Then Go To: QES-95

 

Go To: QES-94-LOOP-END

Lead-In: QES-91Cb [Default], QES-91Ca [0:0]

QES-95

[Are/Were] there times when you [do/did] not go to work when you were supposed to even though you [are/were] not sick?

IF YES: How often?

         1     YES,  FREQUENTLY (ONCE A WEEK OR MORE)...(Go to QES-95a)

         2     YES,  FAIRLY OFTEN (1-3 TIMES A MONTH)...(Go to QES-95a)

         3     YES,  ONCE IN A WHILE;  FEW TIMES A YEAR;  NOT VERY OFTEN...(Go to QES-95a)

         4     YES, RARELY; ONCE A YEAR OR LESS...(Go to QES-95a)

         5     NO,  NEVER

         6     NONE OF THEM

 

Go To: QES-94-LOOP-END

Lead-In: QES-92 [1:1]

QES-95a

On these occasions, how many days are you usually out each time?     Enter Answer: |__|__|__|

 

Go To: QES-96

Lead-In: QES-95 [1:4]

QES-96

When this [happens/happened], [do/did] you call to let your supervisor(s) know that you [will/would] not be in for the day?

         1     YES

         0     NO

         2     SOMETIMES

         3     R HAS NO SUPERVISOR

 

Go To: QES-94-LOOP-END

Lead-In: QES-95a [Default]

QES-94-LOOP-END

UNTIL([QES-LOOP1 counter],[QES-LOOP1 counter]=[total number of employers reported]);

/* END EMPLOYER LOOP WHEN ALL EMPLOYERS ACCOUNTED FOR  */

 

Go To: QES-101

Lead-In: QES-92 [Default], QES-95 [Default], QES-96 [Default], QES-CK [1:1]

QES-101

[Your input is important to us/Since we just finished talking about your recent work experience(s)], what services do you think agencies or the government could provide to you to make it easier to [get a job you liked/hold a job you liked for as long as you wanted to have it]?

     Enter Answer: _____________________

 

Go To: Q7-A

Lead-In: QES-94-LOOP-END [Default]

 

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