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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.). Exit interview. Reference and background check results. Cover letter. Recruiting and screening documents. Training records.

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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

Should an unhappy applicant file a discrimination claim against your organization, having job application & interview records on hand can be a lifesaver. Reference this list if you’re ever unsure about whether you should keep an employee document or not, as you don’t want to violate any of these federal laws. Payroll files.

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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. A dizzying amount of paperwork goes into hiring a new employee, including background checks, applications, offer letters, job applications, and more.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

I recently interviewed an employment law expert, who pointed out there are a lot of myths that employees believe, including the one that they can say what they want at work. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy. Just some friendly advice from The Resume Chick. Thanks, Karen.

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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? Needless to say, I was also terminated.