There are volumes of local, state and federal employment laws for businesses to keep up with these days.  For businesses to adequately protect themselves it is essential that they be meticulous about record keeping.  Below is a partial list of checklists, forms and reports that businesses need to retain.

  Applicant Criminal Background
  Applicant Reference Check
  Applicant Screening Evaluations
  Assignment Status Changes
  Assistance Request Forms
  Benefit Applicaitons
  Compensation Records
  Disciplinary Action Records
  Emergency Contact Information
  Employment Applications
  Exit Interview Records
  General Safety Orientation
  Incentive/Bonus Plans
  Investigatory Records
  Leave of Absence
  New Hire Orientation Checklist
  Offer/Acceptance Letters
  Payroll Deduction Authorizations
  Performance Appraisals
  Position Description
  Proof of Employment eligibility
  Safety Meeting Topics
  Tax Withholding Forms
  Training & Development Records
  Vacation/Holiday Requests

If record keeping is not your forte, consider outsourcing this crucial responsibility to a Professional Employment Organization (PEO).