HR Glossary

What is Employment Law?

The body of law that governs the employer-employee relationship, covering hiring, wages, workplace safety, discrimination, benefits, termination, and every legal obligation that arises when a company pays someone to work.

Why it matters in hiring

Employment Law 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 E

• Education Allowance (UAE)
• EEO-1 Report
• EEOC
• EI - Employment Insurance (Canada)
• eLearning
• Emiratization (UAE)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program

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