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

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As any human resources professional will attest, managing every employee’s employment life cycle involves a good deal of paperwork. Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process. However, sometimes people mistakenly think of these files as a catch-all for an individual’s paperwork.

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Tax Planning for Freelancers: 5 Strategic Moves To Make Now To Avoid Tax Pain Next Year

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While the dust from the 2023 tax filing season has long since settled, if you are a freelance worker, independent contractor , or digital nomad, now isn’t the time to forget about your taxes. ” In this form of business, the freelancer is personally responsible for all aspects of the business, including its debts and legal obligations.

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

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While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date. Why is that?

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

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Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. Like many other workplaces, Laura’s office could benefit considerably from implementing electronic records management (ERM). An ERM system enables people to find the right information when they need it.

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Employers Beware: There Are Rising Legal Risks Of Rigid RTO Policies

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The insistence of employers on a full return to the office, without considering individual circumstances, could lead to a surge in legal issues — particularly discrimination claims. Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates? The case, EEOC v. In a lawsuit against Electric Boat Corp.,

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The Perils Of Ignoring Sexual Harassment Training

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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines workplace harassment as “unwelcome or offensive conduct that is detrimental to an employer’s work performance, professional advancement, and/or mental health.”. Incorporation of emotional intelligence training for management into the program.

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Procrastination at Work: How to Practice Better Time Management

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If managers catch employees constantly playing on their phones instead of working, they can take disciplinary action. As a manager or supervisor, you need to keep a close eye on employees’ behavioral habits to spot instances of soldiering whenever they occur. How can you remedy this issue at your organization?