Employers are required to retain employment records—such as applications and personnel, payroll, and benefits records—as required by federal and state laws. Here’s a quick overview of what to keep, what not to keep, how long federal laws require you to keep it—plus a summary of five recent state actions pertaining to personnel files and recordkeeping.
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The CDC reports the prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 (1 in 150) to 2010 (1 in 68). Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability. This year, the Autism Society is expanding its work beyond supporting all individuals living with autism. You can help the society accomplish its new goal. April is National Autism Awareness Month.
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New hire orientation is more than learning about benefits, completing necessary paperwork, and finding out where restrooms and breakrooms are. It should also make your new employee comfortable with the people surrounding him/her and the company culture. Maybe you didn’t realize it’s also the right time to talk about your facility’s safety ins and outs.
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