Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Write down the employee's yearly salary before taxes. Find the amount earned each pay period. Find the fraction of days worked during the partial pay period. Multiply this fraction by the amount earned each pay period. Deduct for taxes. Pay former employees for unused sick time and vacation time.

Answer: This is the first step toward finding out how much the employee earned during the partial work period. Use the official salary, not the amount received after taxes. This is the amount the employee receives in each paycheck. If you don't have this information available, calculate it based on how often the employee is paid:   Monthly paychecks → divide annual salary by 12   Semimonthly (twice per month), → divide by 24.  Biweekly (every two weeks) → divide by 26.  Weekly → divide by 52.  For example, an employee that makes $50,000 and receives monthly paychecks earns 50,000 ÷ 12 = $4,166.67 each month. Look at the specific pay period you are prorating and calculate the following:   Write down the number of days the employee worked (at the salary level you are calculating).  Divide by the number of workdays in that pay period. Count carefully. Don't assume each pay period has the same number of workdays.   For example, an employee only worked 14 days in September, when normally he would work 22 days. His fraction of days worked is 14/22. This tells you exactly how much you need to pay the employee.  For example, an employee that makes $4,166.67 each month but only worked 14 out of 22 workdays in September would receive a prorated paycheck of 4,166.67 x 14/22 = $2,651.52. Calculate any withheld taxes, deductions for retirement funds, and other deductions just as you would for that employee's regular paycheck. In these cases, employers are usually required by law to "cash out" on any time off an employee has earned but not yet used. Pay the employee's normal wages for this time using the the same prorating method above.  For example, if our employee in the example above has accumulated seven days of paid time off, he should be paid an additional 4,166.67 x 7/22 = $1,325.76. This compensation is typically taxable, just like normal pay.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Remove the cardboard once the puff paint dries.

Answer: Puff paint usually needs to dry overnight. Once it's dry, pull the cardboard out of the shirt. Your shirt is now ready to wear!


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Keep your petting from the head to the tail and don't switch directions. Don't pat the cat. Stay away from the belly. Approach the feet with caution.

Answer: Some cats do not like getting stroked from tail to head. Some cats enjoy it, but some don't, and if you're not used to being around cats, you're better off not experimenting unless you want to risk a bite or scratch. When cats are relaxed, they might roll onto their back and expose their belly. Don't always take this as an invitation to rub their tummy, as many cats don't like that at all. This is because in nature cats must be careful to protect themselves from potential predators (as opposed to dogs, who are more confident in this regard – and love having their bellies scratched). The stomach is a vulnerable area where all the vital organs are located, so lots of cats will instinctively bare teeth and claws if touched here.  Some cats do like it, but they interpret it as an invitation to play rough or wrestle with claw-grabbing and scratching. They'll wrap their claws around your hand or arm, bite it, and scratch at it vigorously with their front and back paws. This is not always an attack; it's how some cats "wrestle." If a cat grabs you with its paws, hold still and let the cat disengage his/her claws. If necessary, reach over with your other hand and gently pull the paw back to unhook the claws. Cats often scratch deep when they don't intend to if their claws get stuck. They use claws to hold and grab, so when the message is for you to stop moving your hand, they'll stop if you stop. Don't play with a cat's feet unless you know the cat well and know s/he likes having him/her feet played with. Start just by petting the cat to get him/her relaxed, then ask permission to stroke him/her feet by touching one foot once with your finger.  Many cats don't like their feet handled at all, but can be trained into it for activities like claw clipping through a slow, successive reward system.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Listen. Avoid victim blaming. Allow the person to make their own choices. Help tell others.

Answer:
Be willing to offer a listening ear to the person. The victim may feel frightened, scared, confused, sad, or hopeless. Let the person discuss feelings, thoughts, ideas, and plans. It’s not your job to take over, problem-solve, or do everything, just listen. If the individual asks for help, offer it, but don’t make it your job to solve all the problems. Focus on showing your support by listening without interrupting. For more information, check out How to Be a Good Listener. Show your support in all ways and don’t say anything that blames the victim. Saying things like, “If only you would have left the relationship sooner” or, “Well, you did leave the window unlocked” are not helpful. Nobody asks to be stalked and it is a terrifying experience. Avoid any criticisms or judgments and focus on helping the person.  Avoid saying more subtle things that express blame as well, such as, "If only you had left sooner," or, "I wish you hadn't given your number out like that." Someone who says these things might mean well, but the phrasing implies that the person could have prevented being a victim, which isn't true. Every stalking case is different. If you helped someone else with a stalker, don’t expect things to be the same with this friend. Be sensitive to differences and don’t make choices for the victim. Let this person make their own choices. You may wish to present options, but do not make the decisions for them.  Especially if life feels out of control, it can be important for the person to have control over certain aspects of responding, as stalking can feel very out of control. While the victim may be nervous or afraid to tell friends and families about the stalking, it’s important that people know. The stalker may try to inadvertently get information from unsuspecting friends or family. For this reason, it’s important to alert those around the victim as to the situation. Help the victim come up with a list of people to talk to about the stalking. You may wish to help tell friends and family members and alert them what to do in case the stalker comes around. You may want to provide a photo of the stalker.