Federal recordkeeping requirements are extensive and often repetitive, requiring employers to record the same information for various statutes. Since there are specific recordkeeping mandates for employers in particular industries or occupations, employers in niche industries, or those that perform public contracts or do any work for the federal government, should find out what recordkeeping requirements apply to them. There also are numerous state laws that require recordkeeping. Failure to keep proper records or making false statements in records is punishable by large fines or imprisonment, or both.
HR Recordkeeping: What to Keep
Responsible recordkeeping practices begin long before a job candidate walks through the door and extend long after an employee leaves an employer, according to two attorneys who recently presented a BLR audio conference.
Do You Have Your Record-Retention Act Together?
Record retention is complex and time consuming. But in addition to complying
with various federal and state laws, keeping good, well-organized records can
be very helpful in documenting and supporting an organization?s employment
actions.
HR Pros Not Sure Whether New I-9 Will Help or Hinder
Most human resource professionals are uncertain as to how the revised Form I-9 will impact their jobs, according to a recent Compensation.BLR.com poll. However, of those who expressed certainty, most believed the revisions would make their job easier rather than harder.
New I-9 Form Released--Fewer Acceptable Documents on It
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, removing five documents from the form's list of those acceptable for proof of identity and employment eligibility.
