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

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Besides that, your confidential medical records will let you know if any team members have disabilities that you need to consider when planning and assigning tasks. Recruitment documents Human resources departments should retain documents related to the hiring process, especially if you need to refer back to them later.

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

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Usually, when you hear about 1099s during tax season, people are referring to IRS form 1099-NEC, the tax form that is sent to independent contractors in place of a W-2 form. It can also help to look at whether the worker is reimbursed for expenses incurred while completing the work. What is a 1099? How to fill out a 1099 vs a W-2.

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

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As a starting point, consider what these organizations say about some major types of records to keep and for what length of time: Per the Internal Revenue Service : The length of time you should keep a document depends on the action, expense, or event which the document records. Per the U.S. Department of Labor. See website for specifics.)

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Basically, the term refers to evidence of business-related activities, such as events, transactions, discussions, and communications. Requirements may prove surprising, such as certain employee medical records that OSHA wants retained for 30 years. Payroll information. Research rather than assume. Accommodation requests.

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Everything you need to know about geofencing time clocks

BMT Office Administration

Geofencing refers to creating a predefined virtual boundary that’s made using GPS, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), Wi-fi, or cellular data signals. It could be an office, medical facility, or even multiple job sites in different locations. How Do Geofencing Time Clocks Work?

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