With the increasing popularity of remote work, the demand for electronic signatures (“eSignatures” or “e-signatures”) has skyrocketed. Employees may be working from home but businesses still need to continue operations and obtain properly signed documents.
They must still sign off on purchases, onboard new hires, and approve invoices. With e-signatures, users can easily sign electronic documents online using their mouse, stylus, or touchscreen device. Businesses can still enforce corporate policies and proper governance.
Electronic signature software also speeds up these everyday activities since there’s no need for printing, signing, scanning, and filing. Managers can even electronically sign off on a PO or new hire using their mobile device at any time and from anywhere.
But are electronic signatures legally binding? In this piece, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about whether your e-signature is legal or not.
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