Updated 2026-05-19

Post order

The site instructions for a security guard assignment.

Why it matters

In staffing and temporary workforce industries, a post order documents the specific placement terms: the worker assigned, the location, the role, the rate, and the dates of service. Signed post orders serve as proof that the staffing company performed the service and the client accepted the placement. Factors for staffing companies may require post orders as part of the documentation package for invoice eligibility. Without a signed post order, an invoice may be viewed as unverifiable and held until the client confirms acceptance.

How it appears in contracts

Post order requirements in staffing factoring agreements appear in the Eligible Receivables or Verification section. The agreement may require that post orders be signed by the client before the related invoice is submitted for funding, or that they be available for review within a defined period after submission. Electronic post order systems that capture client signatures digitally are generally accepted, but sellers should confirm the factor documentation format requirements before switching platforms. Missing post orders on funded invoices are a common trigger for verification exceptions and funding holds.

Related terms

• Timecard approval
• Approved invoice
• Invoice verification
• Service credit