Payment in lieu of notice (PILON) is a sum paid to an employee when an employer ends employment without requiring the employee to work the contractual notice period. It compensates for lost wages and may include accrued benefits, subject to statutory and contractual rules.
Temporary-to-hire is an employment arrangement where an employee is hired through a staffing agency for a set period before potentially transitioning to a permanent role with the client company. This model allows both the employer and the employee to evaluate professional compatibility before committing to a long-term contract.
In the context of background screenings, ‘unperformable’ indicates that a specific check could not be completed. This typically occurs due to missing information, inaccessible records, or technical failures rather than a negative finding.
Temp-to-hire is an employment arrangement where an employee is hired as a temporary worker with the possibility of becoming a permanent staff member. This ‘trial period’ allows both the employer and the employee to assess compatibility before committing to a long-term contract.
A protected veteran is a classification under US law granting specific employment rights. Status ensures non-discrimination by federal contractors regarding hiring and promotion.
Pay in lieu refers to a monetary payment made to an employee instead of requiring them to work out their notice period after termination. It is commonly used in both voluntary resignations and employer‑initiated dismissals, and its terms are usually defined in employment contracts or statutory regulations.
Being deferred from a college means that an early application (Early Action or Early Decision) has been moved to the regular decision pool for further review. It is not a rejection, but a delay in the admission decision, giving the applicant another chance to be evaluated alongside the regular applicant pool.
MMI stands for Maximum Medical Improvement, a critical milestone in workers’ compensation claims. It indicates that a patient’s condition has stabilized to the point where further medical treatment is unlikely to result in significant functional improvement.
In the context of Meta’s hiring process, a ‘reviewer’ is an interviewer who evaluates a candidate’s performance, while a ‘shareholder’ is a stakeholder in the hiring decision. These roles ensure a balanced, multi-perspective evaluation of a candidate’s technical and cultural fit.
In a professional context, ‘contingent’ refers to employment that is not permanent. This includes freelancers, independent contractors, and temporary workers whose roles depend on specific conditions or timeframes.