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

BMT Office Administration

Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC. Employee performance records While it’s essential to include performance records to monitor and analyze your employee’s productivity — there’s no legal obligation here. Here’s what you’ll need to include in your confidential employee files.

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

BMT Office Administration

Sticking to a set record retention policy eliminates guesswork and promotes efficiency. 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.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

You may need to pull employment records to defend yourself against a wrongful termination lawsuit , verify compliance during a government audit, or simply review an employee’s history when considering them for a promotion. More expensive than basic file storage options. Types of electronic record-keeping software. eFileCabinet.

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