Maintain employee records.

Maintenance of employee records should include

  • recording, updating, and retaining
    • employment application and documentation
    • employment interview notes
    • attendance
    • sick leave
    • vacation
    • payroll
    • salary deferral and elections for voluntary benefits (e.g., 401(k), optional benefits provided to employees)
    • job and performance descriptions and evaluations
    • production records
    • personal information and emergency contact notes
    • training records
    • commendation and award records
    • records of disciplinary actions
    • retirement and pension records
  • adhering to laws and regulations regarding what information can or cannot be included in the employee personnel file
  • maintaining confidentiality.