HR Glossary

What is Wrongful Termination?

The illegal firing of an employee in violation of federal or state laws, public policy, or the terms of an employment contract.

Why it matters in hiring

Wrongful Termination 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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• WorkCover (Australia)
• WICA - Work Injury Compensation Act (Singapore)
• Whistleblower Policy
• Workforce Ecosystem

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