EXHIBIT
10.22
Amendment to the
Stock Option Agreement
This Amendment to the Stock Option Agreement, made as
of the 23rd day of April, 1998, is between Staff Builders,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (the 'Corporation') and Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx (the 'Optionee').
WHEREAS, the Corporation and Optionee entered into a
Stock Option Agreement dated July 1, 1997 (the 'Agreement');
and
WHEREAS, the parties now desire to amend the Agreement
so as to reduce the number of shares as to which the option
is granted;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants
and agreements contained herein, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
Schedule A of the Agreement is hereby amended so that
the number of shares as to which the option is
granted shall be 197,000.
Except as expressly amended herein, all other terms,
conditions, agreements, representations and warranties
contained in the agreement shall remain in full force and
effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this
Amendment as of the date and year first written above.
STAFF BUILDERS, INC.:
BY:/s/Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
GRANTEE:
/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx