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Define: Nature of work

The meaning of “Nature of work” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Nature of work defined in a legal contract?

  • Nature of Work means the supervision and assistance of police patrol, specialized police work and traffic regulatory activities including special duties. This person also oversees specific police situations or patrol and traffic forces during a duty tour. They are given instructions for new tasks but work independently for the usual tasks. Their work is supervised and evaluated through inspections and reports to their higher authorities. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Nature of work means completions in a standard way according to specific plans or specifications. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Nature of work means (i) Full-time work which does not exceed 8 hours with a lunch break and other breaks, (ii) Residential work as a live-in worker with no more than 12 hours of actual work time, taking breaks every three hours. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Nature of work means the supply and installation of LT cables, lighting, wiring, earthing works and other internal or external electrical tasks. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Nature of work means the required tasks, performed independently or under supervision, within specified hours.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Hiring of new employees
  • Consulting arrangements
  • Contracting services from an external party

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Nature of work means the completion of specialized tasks, following specific instructions or plans.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Construction projects
  • Manufacturing of goods
  • Implementation of research projects

Relevant Sectors

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Nature of work means the required tasks, performed independently or under supervision, within specified hours.