What's in a File

Employee Personnel File may contain:

  • Original Resume, CV, or UA application
  • Offer letters
  • Hiring forms
  • Signed Notice of Appointment and Reappointment
  • Personnel Action Forms
  • Performance Reviews
  • Supplemental Compensation forms
Retention: Up to 8 years beyond employee termination date


Departmental "Working" File may contain:

  • Duplicate copies of personnel file contents
  • Training certificates
  • Thank you notes
  • Performance Reviews
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March 25, 2005