HR Glossary

What is Freelancer?

A self-employed professional who offers services to multiple clients on a project or retainer basis without a traditional employment relationship, managing their own taxes, benefits, schedule, and business operations.

Why it matters in hiring

Freelancer 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 F

• Foreign Worker Levy (Singapore)
• Form 12BB
• Form 16
• Free Zone Employment Law (UAE)
• Fringe Benefits
• Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) (Australia)
• Führungszeugnis (Germany)
• Full and Final Settlement

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