HR Glossary

205 HR terms clearly defined — from Absenteeism to Zero-Hours Contracts.

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Showing 27 terms in category HR Compliance — Clear filters
A
Age Discrimination
Treating an employee less favourably because of their age.
HR Compliance
A
At-Will Employment
US employment doctrine allowing either party to end employment at any time.
HR Compliance
C
Compliance
Adherence to employment laws, regulations, and internal HR policies.
HR Compliance
C
Contract of Employment
A legal agreement between an employer and employee outlining terms and conditions of work.
HR Compliance
D
Data Privacy
Protection of employee personal data in accordance with privacy laws.
HR Compliance
E
Employee Handbook
A document outlining company policies, procedures, and employee expectations.
HR Compliance
E
Employment Law
The body of law governing the relationship between employers and employees.
HR Compliance
F
Fixed-Term Contract
An employment contract with a specified end date.
HR Compliance
G
GDPR
EU regulation governing the collection and processing of personal data.
HR Compliance
H
HR Compliance
Ensuring all HR practices and policies meet legal and regulatory requirements.
HR Compliance
I
Independent Contractor
A self-employed individual engaged to provide services under a contract, not employment.
HR Compliance
L
Labor Law
The body of laws governing employment relationships and worker rights.
HR Compliance
N
NDA
Non-Disclosure Agreement — a contract protecting confidential business information.
HR Compliance
P
Probation Period
An initial period for assessing a new employee's suitability for a role.
HR Compliance
R
Redundancy
The termination of employment because a role is no longer needed.
HR Compliance
R
Right to Work
A legal check confirming an employee is permitted to work in a specific country.
HR Compliance
U
Unfair Dismissal
A dismissal that does not follow fair procedures or lacks a valid reason.
HR Compliance
V
Voluntary Redundancy
A scheme where employees can choose to leave the organization in exchange for a severance package.
HR Compliance
W
Whistleblowing
Reporting illegal or unethical activity within an organization.
HR Compliance
W
Working Hours
The number of hours employees are required or permitted to work per week.
HR Compliance
W
Workplace Safety
Policies and practices designed to protect employees from workplace hazards.
HR Compliance
E
Employer of Record
A third-party organization that legally employs workers on behalf of another company.
HR Compliance
H
HR Policy
A formal statement of rules governing employee behaviour and HR processes.
HR Compliance
W
Worker Classification
Determining whether a worker is an employee, worker, or independent contractor.
HR Compliance
N
Non-Compete Clause
A contractual restriction preventing employees from joining competitors after leaving.
HR Compliance
Z
Zero-Hours Contract
An employment contract with no guaranteed minimum hours of work.
HR Compliance
Z
Zero Tolerance Policy
A workplace policy that applies consistent, strict consequences for specific violations.
HR Compliance

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