Personnel Files

Protect customer data from thieves on your staff

07/27/2016

Con artists and hackers aren’t the only threats to your customers’ credit card numbers, Social Security numbers and other financial data. It’s easy, and tempting, for employees to access customer data that you keep.

Get your employee files under control

07/04/2016

Managing employee files can be a complicated, nerve-racking process.

Accurate evaluations crucial to employees, employers alike

06/10/2016

While no one likes to be told they are failing to meet expectations, an accurate evaluation is crucial to the success of any employee.

What info must be in workers’ payroll records?

06/06/2016

Q. I’m a small employer that does not have a payroll department. Can you tell me what information I must include in each of my nonexempt employee’s file to keep it legal?

Are we required to allow former employees to review their personnel records?

05/27/2016

Q. If a former employee asks to inspect his or her personnel file, are we required to comply?

10 HR mistakes your employee’s lawyer will try to exploit

05/24/2016

If you’re ever hauled into court to testify in a lawsuit against your organization, what you say, and how you say it, can sink your defense—or help you win. Here are the 10 weaknesses you must be prepared to defend:

How to Document Employee Performance

05/19/2016

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Records retention: How long should you keep each document?

05/04/2016

A comprehensive list with suggested retention periods for 100 business records.

The Records Management Filing Cabinet: May ’16

05/02/2016

Storing records; scanning receipts; controlling paperwork.

10 Steps to Stress-Free, Lawsuit-Free Termination Meetings

04/08/2016

Terminating an employee is probably the hardest thing an HR professional has to do—and the most legally dangerous. To handle terminations well, you need to keep calm, communicate your message without escalating the tension and stick to a plan. Here’s a 10-step course of action …