07/21/2013 // Dallas, Texas, United States // Attorney Keith Clouse // Keith Clouse

In the legal community, there’s been a push for years towards simpler, easier to understand language. Even lawyers don’t like legalese!

“Legalese” refers to dense, difficult to read legal writing. It includes contrived expressions, such as using the word “said” for “the,” lengthy clauses, and strings of synonyms when one word would suffice. Some writers use legalese because they believe it makes a document sound more official or authoritative. Other writers use legalese because they have trouble streamlining their writing.

But, the documents a company uses with its employees should be made as simple as possible. Why? First of all, simple documents are easier to read and understand. A company increases the chances that its employees will read, understand, and comply with its message if the company writes that message in plain language. Second, complicated, lengthy sentences may be susceptible to more than one interpretation; an employer should do what it can to ensure that an employee shares its understanding about a legally binding document.

Keith Clouse, a Dallas employment law attorney, regularly drafts employment contracts, employee handbooks, and related documents. To contact him, you may send an email to debra@clousedunn.com or call (214) 239-2705.

Contact Keith Clouse

KEITH A. CLOUSE

Clouse Dunn LLP

214.220.2722 214.220.3833 ( fax) keith@clousedunn.com

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