Contents of an Employee Personnel File

The employee personnel file is the main employee file that contains the history of the employment relationship from employment application through exit interview and employment termination documentation. Only Human Resources staff and the employee’s immediate supervisor and manager may have access to the information in the employee personnel file, and it never leaves the Human Resources office. The employee personnel file is generally stored in a locked, fire-proof file cabinet in a locked location that is accessible to Human Resources staff. The confidentiality of the employee information in the personnel file is of paramount importance. Of all the company-kept employee files, the employee personnel file is most frequently accessed day-to-day for information by the employer, supervisor, or Human Resources staff. ... Read more