Personnel File Records Retention

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Question:

How long do you have to keep personnel files for the following: hiring records (job applications, resumes, etc.); basic employee information (name, address, date of birth, etc.); payroll records (daily schedules, pay rates, etc.); tax records; employment actions (hires, seperations,etc.); health, medical, safety data (medical exams, job realted illness, etc.)?

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Answer: Your state bankers association probably offers a record retention manual. If these items are not covered, look to other professional organizations, and finally to local counsel.

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Answer by: Carolyn Jones, BOL Guru

Yes do check with the state bankers association first. Some states have specifc retention periods. The records you mention have retention periods from 90 days to 6 years.

First published on BankersOnline.com 7/1/02