5163-1        GROSS EARNINGS

"Gross income of employees" means the amount of earned income actually received in the month by a person, before any deductions are made for any expenses of earning such as taxes, child care, transportation, etc.  "Gross monthly earned income,” means the amount of gross income actually received from employment or expected to be received.  It includes full or partial in-kind compensation and monies earned directly by the employee such as tips.