HR Glossary

What is Hazard Pay?

Additional compensation paid to employees who perform duties under dangerous, physically demanding, or extremely unpleasant conditions, such as working with toxic substances, at extreme heights, or in combat zones.

Why it matters in hiring

Hazard Pay 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.

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• Headhunting
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Health Insurance
• High Performer
• HIPAA
• Hiring Freeze
• Hiring Manager
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)

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