HR Glossary

What is Work Permit?

A government-issued document that grants a foreign national the legal authorization to perform employment within a specific country, often tied to a particular employer, occupation, and time period.

Why it matters in hiring

Work Permit 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 W

• Wellness Benefits
• Withholding Tax
• Work Authorization
• Work Health and Safety Act (Australia)
• Work-Life Balance
• Worker vs Employee
• Workforce Planning
• Working Time Regulations

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