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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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Acknowledgment of receipt of the employee handbook (When the company revises its handbook, provide a new version to all employees and have them sign a new confirmation of receipt and understanding.). Health insurance forms. Payroll records for money or pay-related information such as: Timesheets. Pay authorization forms.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires. This includes things like payroll administration, employee benefits , HR compliance, and talent acquisition. How does HR Outsourcing work for small businesses?

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5 SOP examples for your business

BMT Office Administration

Conduct the HR orientation to orient the new employee with the timekeeping and payroll software , necessary paperwork, and internal resources. Provide each new hire with all necessary onboarding documents including i9 forms, tax forms, and the employee handbook acknowledgment form. Direct Deposit Form.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

That’s not even mentioning all the paperwork involved in the onboarding process, such as employee handbooks , contact information, and direct deposit/banking information — just to name a few. Besides the EEOC, the IRS also has requirements for employee documents, including which forms you need to have for each employee, such as W-4s.

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What electronic record-keeping software best fits your needs?

BMT Office Administration

Software systems also tend to be more secure for sharing sensitive information including employee forms with SSNs and other private data. These tools typically include onboarding, payroll , benefits, timekeeping, and performance management functionality. Preventing lost data. It’s pretty easy to misplace a piece of paper.

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How long do employers keep employee records?

BMT Office Administration

These include performance evaluations , signed copies of your employee handbook , employee identification numbers, emergency contact information, awards, training records, and termination letters. Payroll files. Your payroll files should include W-4s, W-2s, timesheets, direct deposits, and wage rates. Medical files.

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