Recordkeeping Requirements
- You must keep the following information for three years for each employee:
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Occupation
- Rate of pay
- Compensation earned each week
- You must keep the following information for one year for each employee—both regular and temporary workers:
- Job applications, résumés, or other employment inquiries in answer to ads or notices, plus records about failure or refusal to hire.
- Records on promotion, demotion, transfer, selection for training, layoff, recall, or discharge of any employee.
- Job orders given to agencies or unions for recruiting personnel for job openings.
- Test papers.
- Results of physical exams that are considered in connection with any personnel action.
- Ads or notices relating to job openings, promotions, training programs, or opportunities for overtime.
Waivers and Releases
SOURCE: The Reduction in Force Audit Guide is available by calling the Bureau of Business Practice at 800/243-0876, ext. 245.