Define: Place of Employment

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

How is 'Place of Employment' defined in a legal contract?

  • Place of employment means an area regulated by an employer, such as work spaces, auditoriums, classrooms, conference rooms, elevators, employee cafeterias, lounges, hallways, meeting rooms, private offices, restrooms, temporary offices, vehicles, stairs. A private residence is not considered a place of employment unless utilized as a licensed child care, adult day care, or health care facility. Seen in 94 SEC filings
  • Place of employment means every location, whether indoors or outdoors or underground, and associated premises, worksites, and facilities where any industry, trade, or business is conducted, or where any process related to any industry, trade, or business is carried out. It also includes places where any person is employed by another for gain or profit. Seen in 28 SEC filings
  • Place of employment means any area controlled by an employer, business entity or nonprofit, that an employee or the general public may have cause to enter in the normal course of operations, regardless of the hours of operation. This includes indoor and outdoor work areas, construction sites, vehicles used for business purposes, taxis, employee lounges, conference and banquet rooms, gaming facilities, health facilities, warehouses, and private residences utilized as childcare or health care facilities subject to licensing requirements. Seen in 24 SEC filings
  • Place of employment means any manufactory, mechanical or mercantile establishment, beauty parlour, laundry, restaurant, confectionary store, or telegraph or telecommunications office or exchange, any express or transportation establishment or any hotel. Seen in 16 SEC filings
  • Place of employment means any place provided by the employer where work is carried on, for or on behalf of an employer, by an employee. Seen in 16 SEC filings

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.

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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

Place of Employment means an area controlled by an employer, under normal operations, including indoor and outdoor workspaces, vehicles, and facilities used for childcare or healthcare.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Establishment of a new business operation
  • Hiring of employees or consultants
  • Setting up working conditions and workspaces

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Place of Employment means any establishment such as a factory, mercantile, or transportation entity, provided by an employer where work is conducted.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Leasing or purchase of a factory or warehouse
  • Setting up manufacturing operations
  • Establishing supply chain management processes

Relevant Sectors

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Place of Employment means an area controlled by an employer, under normal operations, including indoor and outdoor workspaces, vehicles, and facilities used for childcare or healthcare

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