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

BMT Office Administration

Exit interview. Health insurance forms. Also, many employers who provide group health plans are subject to privacy obligations under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Learn about these requirements at the Department of Health and Human Services’ HIPAA website. Doctor’s notes.

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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. These types of files include: Cover letters Resumes Employment applications References Interview notes Remember not to include any pre-hire documents that must be kept confidential, such as an employee’s I-9 form.

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