Personnel file management

Abstract

Outlines the need for careful management of personnel files, particularly in relation to recent legislation including the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Considers the potential liability issues and provides brief examples from industry: covers privacy, rights of inspection, integrated computer databases and the need for a policy. Lists essential elements within a good policy, regularly updated.

Citation

Martino, G. and Kleiner, B.H. (2000), "Personnel file management", Management Research News, Vol. 23 No. 7/8, pp. 49-52. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170010782163