Employee File
/ˈɛm.plɔɪ.i faɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A collection of documents and records maintained by an employer relating to an individual employee’s work history, performance, and employment status.
The HR department reviewed the employee file before conducting the performance evaluation.
Forms
- employee file
- employee files
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Commentary
Typically includes hiring paperwork, evaluations, disciplinary notices, and payroll information; important for compliance and dispute resolution.
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