This document discusses graduated commissions, net pay, and deductions from gross pay. It provides an example of a graduated commission structure and calculates earnings. It defines net pay as gross pay minus deductions, which must include CPP, EI, and income taxes, and may include other deductions like pension plans, insurance, and union dues. Current deduction rates and tax brackets are provided for 2008 in Canada. An example calculates net pay for an employee earning $21.75 per hour working 36 hours who pays union dues and contributes to an RRSP.