Legal Definitions - write-up

Definition: A write-up can refer to two different things:

1. A memo or report of a meeting between an employer and employee to discuss poor work performance or disciplinary action.
2. A published article or report about a specific person, thing, or event.

Example 1: After several complaints from customers, the manager scheduled a write-up with the employee to discuss their poor customer service skills.

Example 2: The local newspaper published a write-up about the new restaurant in town, highlighting its unique menu and atmosphere.

The first example illustrates the first definition of a write-up, where it is used as a memo or report to discuss an employee's performance. The second example illustrates the second definition of a write-up, where it is used as a published article or report about a specific topic.

It is important to note that in accounting, a write-up can also refer to increasing the valuation of an asset in a financial statement to reflect its current value. However, this is generally not permitted except for a few specific cases.