Employee Records
/ˌɛm.plɔɪ.i ˈrɛk.ərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Documents and data maintained by an employer related to an employee's work history, performance, and personal information.
The company reviewed the employee records before making the promotion decision.
- (n.) Official files required by law to be kept about an employee, including contracts, payroll, attendance, and disciplinary actions.
Employers must retain employee records for a specified period under labor laws.
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- employee records
- employee record
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Commentary
Employee records must be handled in compliance with privacy and labor regulations; clear categorization aids legal audits and dispute resolution.
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