Individual workers' wages are recorded on the DES wage record files and retained for five quarters to be used for determining monetary benefit entitlement should a worker file a claim for unemployment insurance benefits. The DES is required to establish and maintain a separate experience rate account for each employer.
In the United States and formerly Canada a ton is defined to be 2,000 pounds (907 kg). Where confusion is possible, the 2240 lb ton is called long ton and the 2000 lb ton short ton; the tonne is distinguished by its spelling, but usually pronounced the same as ton, hence the US term metric ton.
32000 oz Explanation One ton has exactly 2000 pounds*. Each pound has 16 ounces. =2000*16 =32,000 *1 Short Ton = 2000 lbs. 1 Long Ton - 2240 lbs. In casual speech ton usually refers to short tons. Also not to be confused with Tonne (metric).