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

BMT Office Administration

Acknowledgment of receipt of the employee handbook (When the company revises its handbook, provide a new version to all employees and have them sign a new confirmation of receipt and understanding.). These documents tend to be ones containing sensitive or confidential information. Health insurance forms. Training records.

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

BMT Office Administration

That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. These types of violations can cost your organization $75,000+ , so keeping confidential information separate is a must.

Filing 52
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5 SOP examples for your business

BMT Office Administration

Conduct the HR orientation to orient the new employee with the timekeeping and payroll software , necessary paperwork, and internal resources. Provide each new hire with all necessary onboarding documents including i9 forms, tax forms, and the employee handbook acknowledgment form. Direct Deposit Form.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

It also ensures that any information necessary is easily retrievable. Software systems also tend to be more secure for sharing sensitive information including employee forms with SSNs and other private data. However, it is best to avoid keeping unnecessary documents on file if they have private information.

Filing 98
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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

These include performance evaluations , signed copies of your employee handbook , employee identification numbers, emergency contact information, awards, training records, and termination letters. Payroll files. Your payroll files should include W-4s, W-2s, timesheets, direct deposits, and wage rates. Medical files.

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