Federal law requires the retention of certain employee records. This chart lists the specific types of information that must be retained regarding employees, and the minimum length of time such records must be kept.
Exit interviews are an extremely valuable yet under-utilized tool for employers. They can help to obtain extremely candid, useful information to improve problematic employment practices and can help identify post-employment legal risks when speaking with outgoing employees. This chart conveys the basic dos and don'ts of conducting exit interviews.