Organizing Personnel Files

Employee lawsuits often use personnel files as evidence of wrongdoing by employers. Among the critical Human Resources record-keeping issues involving personnel files are what to include in the typical employee file, when separate files (medical, IRCA, etc.) should be maintained, and how long to retain the different types of information in personnel files.

 

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NEWS/ARTICLES

Creating A Personnel File Access Policy

 

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FAQs

1. What guidelines do employers need to follow when setting up and organizing employee personnel records?
2. What type of information is typically kept in an employee personnel file?
3. How long must employers retain employee personnel records?

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FREE REPORTS

Personnel Files: Identifying Vulnerable Record-Keeping Practices

State Personnel File Access Laws

 

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HR TOOLS

Forms/Documents

Log of Records Retention Requirements (Preview)

Format: MS Word

Price: $9.95

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Personnel Status Change Worksheet (Preview)

Format: MS Word

Price: $9.95

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Annual Attendance Record (Preview)

Format: MS Word

Price: $9.95

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Job Responsibilities Questionnaire (Preview)

Format: MS Word

Price: $9.95

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Sample Handbook Acknowledgment Statement (Preview)

Format: MS Word

Price: $9.95

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Employment Information Document (Free)

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Request to Inspect Personnel File (Free)

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Personnel File Access Log (Free)

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Company Property Checklist (Free)