What is an Exempt Employee?
The term Exempt Employee holds significant importance in U.S. labor law, delineating workers exempt from specific regulations stipulated…
Glossary
Expand your HR knowledge with the FirstHR Glossary, offering concise definitions and explanations of key industry terms, ensuring you stay informed and equipped with the latest terminology.
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Performance improvement plan (PIP)
What is a Performance improvement plan (PIP)? A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a strategic and formalized approach…
9-box grid
What is the 9-box grid? The 9-box grid, also known as the performance and potential matrix, is a…
What is Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA)?
Introduction A Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) is a crucial aspect of employment and academic policies designed to…
What is Employment Status?
Employment Status encapsulates an individual’s current standing in terms of employment or occupational engagement. This vital piece of…
Mobbing
What is Mobbing? Workplace mobbing is a distressing and pervasive form of harassment characterized by a group’s systematic…
What is an EIN?
An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is a unique nine-digit identifier issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for…
What is an Independent Contractor?
Introduction An independent contractor is an individual or entity that provides services to another entity or person under…
What is Human Resource Audit (HR Audit)?
Introduction Human Resource Audit (HRA) is a systematic process that assesses the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of an…
Learning and development (L&D)
What is Learning and development (L&D)? Learning and Development (L&D) is a strategic and systematic approach to enhancing…