HR Glossary

What is Clawback Clause?

A contractual provision requiring an employee to return previously received compensation, such as bonuses, commissions, or equity awards, if specific conditions are triggered.

Why it matters in hiring

Clawback Clause comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with C

• Childcare Benefits
• Childcare Vouchers
• Church Tax (Germany)
• Classroom Training
• Clearance Process
• Coaching
• COBRA
• Cohort-Based Learning

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