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Performance, pay & rewards · Working

Clawback

Also called: compensation recovery

ELI5

Recovery of compensation after specified events such as misconduct or restatement.

Used in conversation

“Which version of clawback should the board treat as current?”

Pitch context

You will see “Clawback” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches performance, pay & rewards.

Why it matters: In performance, pay & rewards, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Connected terms

  • ClawbackThe same visible label “Clawback” names different concepts.
  • ClawbackThe same visible label “Clawback” names different concepts.
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