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

BMT Office Administration

Acknowledgment of receipt of the employee handbook (When the company revises its handbook, provide a new version to all employees and have them sign a new confirmation of receipt and understanding.). Records relating to promotion, demotion, transfer, or layoff. Payroll deduction forms. Criminal history.

Filing 121
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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. Confidential documents include medical files, tax documents, employee benefits , payroll records, and more.

Filing 52
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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. These tools typically include onboarding, payroll , benefits, timekeeping, and performance management functionality.

Filing 98