Employee record retention is a daunting task for employers because there are so many different requirements based on a variety of criteria. For example, virtually every federal employment law, ranging from the Americans with Disabilities Act to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, stipulates certain record-retention rules for all private sector employers. In addition, many state and local jurisdictions impose additional requirements.

Record retention is complex and time consuming. However, in addition to complying with various federal and state laws, keeping good, well-organized records can be very helpful in documenting and supporting an organization’s employment actions. The best way to ensure that your records are in good order is to establish and publish a record-retention policy. It’s wise to consult with legal counsel, and you may want to engage the services of record-retention specialists who can help you customize you record-retention policies and practices to fit your specific situation.

Topics in this special report include:

• Hiring Records
• Employment Relationships
• Termination records
• Litigation Issues and Electronic Information Issues
• Tips for Better Recordkeeping
• List of Legal Requirements






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