Employment Record Keeping Requirements

Know what records you may discard, and what records you are legally required to keep, and for how long. For example, did you know that some payroll records must be retained on file for up to 4 years? And job applications must be held for a one-year period? Even something as simple as an advertisement for employment must be kept. If you have questions, consultan attorney. Employment records do not start with the first day of work; they begin with the first application for an interview. A company should keep interview notes and records of the criteria used in evaluating candidates. Many complaints deal with discrimination in the hiring process. If employers set up standardized interviews and keep records of the hiring process, successful charges of discrimination would be less likely.