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CATEGORY:  PERSONNEL (16)   [ Total entries: 47 (showing 20 per page) ]


LG-16-001 | Affirmative Action Audits and Annual Reports

Description:  Document agency response to federal program reviews, state compliance audits, annual reporting requirements, and internal audits.

Retention:  3 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-002 | Affirmative Action Policy

Description:  Record documenting an agency's compliance with the requirements of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Retention:  Permanent

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-003 | Applications for Employment, Not Hired

Description:  This series documents records of job applicants who are not hired for the position. Records include, but are not limited to, applications and background checks.

Retention:  2 years

Updated:  April 25, 2025


LG-16-004 | Applications for Employment, Unsolicited or Incomplete

Description:  Records documenting applications for job openings that are incomplete or unsolicited.

Retention:  3 months

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-006 | Cafeteria Plan (Flexible Benefits) Records

Description:  Records documenting salary reduction-type plans authorized by the Internal Revenue Service.

Retention:  6 years after termination of participation

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-007 | Continuation of Insurance Benefits (COBRA) Records

Description:  Records documenting individual election to continue insurance benefits beyond employment with an agency.

Retention:  6 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-008 | Contracts, Employee

Description:  Service contracts between an individual and government agency or teaching services.

Retention:  7 years after expiration

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-009 | Converted Personal Leave Request

Description:  Records documenting converted personal leave requests.

Retention:  1 year after leave used

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-010A and LG-16-010B | Drug Testing Records

Description:  Records documenting the random drug testing of employees to include pre-employment and reasonable suspicion.

Retention:  (LG-16-010A) Postives and Refusals: 5 years; (LG-16-010B) Negatives and Cancelled Drug Tests and documents relating to the administration of alcohol and controlled substance testing programs: 2 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-011 | Drug Testing Records - Equipment Calibration

Description:  Records documenting calibration of drug testing equipment.

Retention:  5 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-012 | Employee Assistance Program Case Files

Description:  Records documenting the referral and treatment of employees in an agency sponsored assistance program.

Retention:  5 years after employee completes program

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-021 | Employee Eligibility Verification Records

Description:  I-9 forms

Retention:  3 years after date of hire or 1 year after separation, whichever is longer

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-013 | Employee Grievance Action Case Files, Resolved

Description:  Resolution of employee complaints against supervisor or other employee.

Retention:  2 years after the complaint is filed or the case is resolved.

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-014 | Employee Handbooks

Description:  Guidelines created to explain the internal operations and procedures of the agency to a new employee.

Retention:  60 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-015 | Employee Identification Card Records

Description:  Records documenting the issuance of employee identification cards.

Retention:  5 years after card has been recalled

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-016 | Employee Medical Files, Toxic/Hazardous Substance Exposure

Description:  Documentation of employee exposure to hazardous materials.

Retention:  30 years after separation

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-017 | Employee Parking Records

Description:  Records documenting employee parking permit applications, cards, and permits.

Retention:  5 years after permit expires or is superseded or separation of employee from the agency, whichever is longer.

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-018 | Employee Personnel Files (Full Time, Part Time, Temporary)

Description:  This series documents an employee's work history with the agency, generally maintained as a case file. Records in this series include, but are not limited to, documentation of continuing education, performance evaluations, waivers of liability, card key access forms, disciplinary actions, and background checks.

Retention:  7 years after separation

Updated:  April 25, 2025


LG-14-005 | Employee Retirement Contribution Reports

Description:  Documents relating to participation in an agency-supported retirement program.

Retention:  6 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


LG-16-019 | Employee Retirement Plans

Description:  Copies of pension plans, both current and past, summarizing benefits and eligibility criteria.

Retention:  60 years

Updated:  October 20, 2016


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