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

BMT Office Administration

Cover letter. Job offer letter. 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.). Letters of recognition and awards. Exit interview. Training records.

Filing 121
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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

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

Filing 52