Effective HR management
Recordkeeping: A checklist for the organized employer
Keeping accurate HR records isn’t just best practice. It’s the law. Federal, state and local regulations require employers to retain key documents for specific time periods. But knowing what to keep, for how long, and where to store it can get complicated fast.
Our latest HR recordkeeping checklist simplifies it all. Whether you’re updating your process or starting from scratch, this checklist helps you avoid compliance risks and save hours of research.
It includes:
An overview of federal recordkeeping requirements
Guidance on how to identify additional compliance responsibilities
Common examples of records normally found in personnel files
And more…
Download your checklist today
Are you struggling with recordkeeping tasks?
We’ve done the legwork, so you don’t have to. Follow best practices that not only support compliance, but also help protect your organization’s credibility in the face of audits or employee claims. With this checklist, you’ll be able to:
Understand
Key federal record retention requirements
Identify
Areas where state or local laws may require more
Determine
What belongs in personnel files and what should be stored separately
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