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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process. However, sometimes people mistakenly think of these files as a catch-all for an individual’s paperwork. Rather, understand that general personnel files serve a distinct purpose. What to include in an employee’s personnel file.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date. Why is that?

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

BMT Office Administration

While individuals have until April 18, 2023, to file their personal income taxes, businesses have to start thinking about tax requirements a bit sooner. If you’re not quite sure about the differences between a 1099 and a W-2, keep reading to learn which form to send and how to fill out and file them. What is a W-2?

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Should City Governments and other Businesses look to Virtual Services to Save Money?

Tips From T. Marie

But, he said, the city could use the payroll savings. And don’t use filing as an excuse to ‘need’ an in-office worker, if you haven’t moved to an electronic files system it’s high time you did. Even the medical field , infamous for paperwork, is transitioning to electronic files.

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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

Stick around to learn which documents you need to keep and which you can get rid of without experiencing any consequences. Which Files Do You Need for Your Employees? Should an unhappy applicant file a discrimination claim against your organization, having job application & interview records on hand can be a lifesaver.

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