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

BMT Office Administration

While some variance may occur between companies, certain papers commonly belong in these files and some definitely do not. Payroll records for money or pay-related information such as: Timesheets. Payroll deduction forms. That is fine as long as the process is organized, systematic, and — above all — legal.

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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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How Michael J. Fox Finds Ways Around Life’s Obstacles

Success

There’s a definite hitch in his gait and some slight shaking in his head and arms. The son of a sergeant in the Canadian Army Signal Corps and an actress and payroll clerk mom, he had four siblings. In his suit jacket and jeans, he still looks younger than his years (he turns 62 in June). One of his first loves was hockey.

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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.

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Can Outsourcing Work For Your Business?

Small Business CEO

While there are various tools which may help entrepreneurs in tasks ranging from payroll to marketing services, outsourcing is still very popular among businesses. This way, you would also have a definitive description of what exactly the job entails. As with any major decisions, you have to think twice before outsourcing any task.

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My thoughts on the multi-VA model

Virtual Moxie

Legally, and with lower risk, it could profitably be run with employees. Bit O’Moxie : Look…if you’re going to set up a multi-VA firm, do it legally and minimize your risk. and do it legally. I have also coached other VAs to (legally) create a successful 6-figure VA business. I also run a multi-VA firm and do it legally.

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