Iacob Armstrong was offered an assignment as a Senior Scheduler with Zachry Industrial by Precision, a staffing firm. The weekly salary agreed upon was $3400 and overtime would be paid at $51 per hour for any hours worked over 40 in a week. Deductions could be made for any personal days taken. The assignment would begin on November 24 and last approximately 3 months, though the length was subject to change. Armstrong was to sign and return the letter by his first day to confirm he understood and agreed to the terms.