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Human resources
Referring to the function within an organisation that is charged with managing its employees, often as well as its recruitment process.
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executive compensation
Business services; Human resources
Compensation package for senior positions designed to be tempting, including salary, benefits, bonuses and long-term incentives.
FLSA
Business services; Human resources
Fair Labor Standards Act. Employee protection law including minimum wage and overtime pay, minimum employment age etc.
Family and Medical Leave Act
Business services; Human resources
This act stipulates that employers must provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to eligible employees.
flexible schedule
Business services; Human resources
Employee benefit which allows employees to choose their own working hours, provided they work the normal amount of hours.
garnishment
Business services; Human resources
When a person's earnings are withheld by his/her employer in response to a court order. The earnings will be used to pay an unpaid debt.
generation X
Business services; Human resources
People born between 1965-80, known for their independence, informality and entrepreneurialism.
hiring freeze
Business services; Human resources
When all non-essential hiring is put on hold. This can allow employers to consolidate and restructure current departments.
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