Deductions from an employee's earnings, such as bonds and charitable contributions are ___________.

Deductions from an employee's earnings, such as those for bonds and charitable contributions, are classified as voluntary pay deductions. These deductions are authorized by the employee to be taken out of their paycheck and are not legally required. Employees choose to participate in these programs, making these deductions based on their personal preferences, such as saving for the future with bonds or supporting charitable causes.

In contrast, mandatory pay deductions typically include taxes or contributions required by law, which are non-negotiable. Federal and state pay deductions are specific types of mandatory deductions related to taxation by government entities. Therefore, the classification of these particular deductions as voluntary emphasizes the choice and discretion that employees have in selecting which of these deductions to authorize from their earnings.