Define: Record of Work

The meaning of “Record 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 Record of Work defined in a legal contract?

  • Record of Work means the documentation of services rendered during a project. This could take the form of a timesheet (either manual or electronic), an acceptance certificate, or another form of project deliverable approved by all participating parties. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Record of Work means the log of time spent by the contractor in carrying out the contracted services. This could be in the form of a timesheet, acceptance certificate, or any other project sign-off documentation that logs the services provided by the contractor, agreed upon by all parties involved. Seen in 2 SEC filings

Please note that these definitions are based on multiple legal documents and are simplified for general understanding. Always refer to the specific definitions given in the actual contract or agreement.

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 record of work' 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

  • Record of Work means the documented evidence of services provided during a project in the form of a timesheet, acceptance certificate or project sign-off agreed by [parties involved].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When services are being provided on a project basis.
  • When a record of hourly work is required.
  • When work needs to be complied and accepted in phases.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Record of Work means a log of time spent by a contractor delivering their contracted services, evidenced in timesheets or project sign-off documentation approved by [parties involved].

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When services are being rendered on an hourly basis.
  • When contractor's work deliverables need to be recorded.
  • When ongoing services are provided without a set project timeline.

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Record of Work'?

Record of Work means the documented evidence of services provided during a project in the form of a timesheet, acceptance certificate or project sign-off agreed by [parties involved].

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