HR Glossary

What is Public Holiday?

A government-designated day of celebration, commemoration, or observance on which employees are typically entitled to a paid day off, with premium pay rates applying if they're required to work.

Why it matters in hiring

Public Holiday 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 P

• Permanent Contract
• Presenteeism
• Progressive Discipline
• Protected Disclosure
• Pulse Survey
• Promotion
• Privilege Leave
• Paternity Leave

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