Letters of intent, while not legally binding, are one of the most important documents that you will sign when selling your shares or assets. The purpose of this type of letter is to assure the buyer that the seller will sell to him only and that the buyer will keep all information disclosed in the… Read More »
End of the year parties are as much fun for teachers as they are for students. The bittersweet time when students are moving on to a new class and teachers look forward to a new crop of children to nurture and teach, is celebrated with parties that provide both students and teachers with time to… Read More »
The word “termination” has a bad connotation attached to it. There is no doubt that it spells trouble for the person it is intended for. It is taken for granted that when an employee is terminated, he has been fired due to a disciplinary action – and in response to something terrible that he or… Read More »
Many schools have a no tolerance policy when it comes to their students taking time off. However, some situations do warrant time off from school – like an illness. During an illness – whether it is chronic or acute – it is not sensible to send your child to school. But if you intend to… Read More »
No one likes unruly children – especially a teacher who is striving hard to instill discipline in her students. But if it is your child who is disrupting a class, you may need to write a letter to his class teacher, detailing why this is happening. Obtaining feedback from teachers on occasional basis is all… Read More »
Would you believe it if you were told that writing an “old fashioned” letter to your child’s teacher about his or her grades, will get you great feedback? It is true. Communication is the “in” thing now and teachers actually appreciate being approached by parents, even if it is through standard letters. So if you… Read More »
Bullying is a big problem in schools – a problem that has been around for decades and will probably be around for much longer, if not nipped now. But is it not always easy to handle this problem. There are many parties involved i.e. the child who is being bullied, the child who is bullying,… Read More »
Most companies have a zero tolerance policy where misconduct is concerned. Indulging in rude behavior is simply not acceptable, no matter what position you are working on and how long you have worked for a company. While many companies take strict action against an employee who has not conducted himself well – which may even… Read More »
There is no second chance for a first attempt. How many times have we heard this phrase or similar ones? Many! On one level, this phrase gives us a push to do something right in the first place. On another, it scares us of possible failure. However, if you have not done very well in… Read More »
Purchase orders are different from purchase order letters. In a purchase order, all you need to do is fill out a form to provide information on the supplies or equipment that you need to purchase. In a purchase order letter, you are also communicating niceties with the supplier or vendor. This type of letter is… Read More »
A no objection certificate may be needed in the most sensitive of situations. This may include death of a parent or sibling, for whom you are one of the legal heirs. There are several different types of NOCs that you can write in a situation such as this, including one in which you give up… Read More »
It is amazing how many different situations require no objection certificates. Even the transfer of an electricity meter will require one! Yes, this is true! When you buy a new house or an apartment, you need to have your electricity meter transferred from the builder’s name to your own. It is the safe thing to… Read More »