Define: Task Assignment

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

How is Task Assignment defined in a legal contract?

  • Task Assignment means written permission to use contracted services to carry out a set of activities related to site assessment and/or remediation at pollution sites. Task assignments outline the specific work to be completed, the schedule and the deliverables. Invoices are based on these task assignments. A task assignment can also serve as an attachment part of a [order] issued by an [organization]. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Task Assignment means the temporary assignment of an employee, with the approval of an [organization], to a certain position for which a job description may or may not exist. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Task Assignment means an authorized request for contractor services submitted by an [organization], either in written form or through electronic media, specifically for performing a certain work. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Task Assignment means a written description provided by an [organization] that clearly outlines the work to be carried out, and includes at least one task and its associated fee. Seen in 2 SEC filings

Please note that definitions related to organizational-specific context, locations, or identifiers have been omitted for a generalized understanding of the term.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant 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.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of task assignment' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant 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

  • Task Assignment means a written directive providing authorization to perform specific work under concrete directives issued by an [Organization].

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Assigning a specific task or project to an employee or a contractor.
  • Detailing the scope of work for a project or service to be provided.
  • Specifying the tasks or duties under an employment or consulting contract.

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Task Assignment'?

Task Assignment means a written directive providing authorization to perform specific work under concrete directives issued by an [Organization].

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