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

BMT Office Administration

If so, then you’ll definitely want to have the proper documents on-hand to defend your managers. Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC. Once again, the primary reason comes back to protecting your organization from legal scrutiny, especially when disgruntled ex-employees file lawsuits.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

Legal consult proves especially helpful in matters involving the organization’s litigation hold policy. Their advice places a legal hold on physical and electronic records that should not be deleted because of potential future use. When constructing your policy, examine legal and regulatory guidelines.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The second action opens up the company to potential legal and regulatory problems. Some types of business records, such as tax forms and legal documents, are relatively easy to spot. OSHA forms.