Considerations. If you have not filed a W-4 with your employer showing that you are exempt from federal tax withholding, the payroll department might have made an error. Check with your employer or someone in the payroll department as soon as possible to correct the error.f your employer shows you as exempt from federal taxes, it means that he is not withholding taxes from your paycheck. Although some employees are exempt, most are not.
The PhD in social work is strictly for research. You do not get more clinical training and thus the MSW is the terminal degree for professional practice. A social work PhD will not have any more clinical training than an MSW.
Education and training. A bachelorâs degree in social work (BSW) is the most common minimum requirement to qualify for a job as a social worker; however, majors in psychology, sociology, and related fields may qualify for some entry-level jobs, especially in small community agencies.lthough a bachelorâs degree is sufficient for entry into the field, an advanced degree has become the standard for many positions. A masterâs degree in social work (MSW) is typically required for positions in health settings and is required for clinical work as well.