State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
100A
Personnel Files
These records document all human resources related
transactions that occur during an employees' period of
active employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion,
transfer, layoff, performance, discipline, termination, etc.
They may include, but may not be limited to, employment
applications and resumes, job descriptions and
classification history, clippings, correspondence, service
record change forms, attendance, evaluations,
investigations, COBRA, training records, blood borne
pathogen training, contracts, disciplinary records, layoff
notices, recall notices, apprenticeships, transcripts, tuition
reimbursement, policy acknowledgements, property sign-
out forms, certifications, current driver’s licenses, driving
records, police accident reports, exit interviews, and
severance agreements.
Individual is no longer
employed
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
100B
Personnel Files—Temporary Employees
These records document employees who are hired for
temporary, seasonal and student positions. They may
include, but may not be limited to, documents listed in
item #100A, as well as work permits and certificates of age
for minors.
Individual is no longer
employed
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
100C
Personnel Files—Contractual Employees
These records document employees who are hired for
contractual positions. They may include, but may not be
limited to, 1099 forms, W-9 forms, verification of
insurance, and copies of contracts.
Contract expires
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
101
Employee Data
These records document all human resources related
transactions that occur during an employees' period of
active employment. They may include, but may not be
limited to, data that is used to administer personnel and
payroll functions, such as timekeeping, tenure, payroll,
retirement, etc.
Individual is no longer
employed
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
102
Employment Verification Records
These records document requests received from outside
parties to verify that a person is employed by the local
government.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 30 days
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
103
Background Files
These records document that the local government
conducted appropriate background checks on employees.
They may include, but may not be limited to, release forms
to conduct criminal history checks, fingerprint checks, and
professional conduct checks, results of the checks, driving
records, drug and alcohol tests, physical exam results,
polygraph test results, and credit history reports.
Individual is no longer
employed
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
Personnel Records
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
104
Medical Files
These records document private medical information for a
specific employee, including disability accommodations.
They may include, but may not be limited to, insurance
forms, physician correspondence, tuberculosis tests,
polygraph test results, off-work notices, Family Medical
Leave Act forms and requests, long and short-term
disability paperwork, drug and alcohol tests, physical
exams, accident reports, and personal requests. Per 29 CFR
1910.1020(d), these records must be retained separately
from personnel files (see item #100A).
NOTES: The medical records of employees who have
worked for less than 1 year for the employer need not be
retained beyond the term of employment, if they are
provided to the employee upon the termination of
employment. This series does not include the official copy
of insurance claims, which are usually retained by the
business or finance office.
Individual is no longer
employed
PLUS: 30 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
105
Employee Test Result Records
These records document the results of tests taken by
employees when they complete professional development,
continuing education, licensing and/or certification training
that is required for employment. Other training records are
kept in the employee file (see item #100).
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
106
Commercial Drivers License Test Result
Records
These records document which employees hold valid
commercial drivers licenses (CDL). They may include, but
may not be limited to, CDL test results, test results for
alcohol or controlled substances, test refusals, driver
evaluations and referrals, calibration documentation, test
administration documents, calendar year summaries,
alcohol misuse documents, and information about
employee participation in controlled substances use
prevention programs. [49CFR382.401.]
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 5 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
107
I-9 Files
These records document verification by employers of
identity and immigration status of all new employees. They
may include, but may not be limited to, employment
eligibility verification forms, and supporting
documentation. 8 CFR 274a.2 (1998) requires that
employers maintain signed copies of I-9 forms.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date of
hire
PLUS: 3 years
OR
RETAIN UNTIL:
Termination
PLUS: 1 year
(whichever is later)
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
108
Policy and Procedure Records
These records document employee policies and procedures
that are adopted by the local government. Drafts and other
development documents should be retained until the final
document is adopted.
Superseded by new
versions
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
109
Grievance and Unfair Labor Practices
Records
These records document grievances and charges filed
against local governments and the resolution of the
grievance. They may include, but may not be limited to,
written grievances, pre-hearing reports, grievance forms,
correspondence, summary sheets, employee history
information, legal documents, and decisions.
Contract that the
grievance is related to
expires
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
110
Complaint Records
These records document the filing and investigation of a
complaint. Complaints may relate to affirmative action,
sexual harassment, labor practices, disability issues,
discrimination, or other issues. They may include, but may
not be limited to, completed questionnaires from
management, staff, and/or witnesses to the alleged
violation, correspondence, documents detailing the
complaint, investigatory records, Civil Rights or Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission documentation, and
litigation documentation from court systems.
Complaint is dismissed
or resolved
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
111
Investigation Records
These records document investigations into incidents or
issues that do not lead to disciplinary action of an
employee. Disciplinary records are maintained in the
employee's personnel file. They may include, but may not
be limited to, correspondence, incident reports, and
supporting documentation.
Completion of the
investigation
THEN: Destroy, if
disciplinary action is
not taken (MCL
423.509)
OR PLUS: 4 years, only
if disciplinary action is
taken - a disciplinary
report will be retained
in the employee’s
personnel file (see
item #100A)
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
112
Benefit Plan Records
These records document the terms of benefit plans that are
available to employees. They may include, but may not be
limited to, plan documents, plan descriptions, and reports.
Superseded by a new
version
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
113
Employee Injury Records - Exposure
These records document accidents or injuries involving
exposure to toxic substances or blood-borne pathogens.
They may include, but may not be limited to, incident
reports, medical reports, responses by supervisors and
management, requests for medical leave, insurance forms,
applications for continuation of insurance, and supporting
medical documentation. [29 CFR 1910.1020] These files are
maintained separately from the personnel file.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 30 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
114
Employee Injury Records - Non-exposure
These records document accidents or injuries involving an
employee. They may include, but may not be limited to,
incident reports, responses by supervisors and
management, requests for medical leave, insurance forms,
and applications for continuation of insurance. These
records are maintained separately from the personnel file.
OSHA requires that any information pertaining to a job-
related illness and injury be kept on file for five years after
the end of the fiscal year in which the event occurred.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 5 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
115
Employee Injury Records - OSHA 300 Log
These records document all employee injuries within a
calendar year. They may include, but may not be limited to,
logs and supporting documentation. In accordance with 9
CFR 1904.33, these records shall be retained for 5 years
following the calendar year that they cover.
Calendar year ends
PLUS: 5 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
116
Job Classification and Description Records
These records document job classification systems and all
existing positions. They may include, but may not be
limited to, summaries of job responsibilities, functions,
applicant requirements, and salary and benefit
classifications.
Superseded by a new
version
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
117
Salary Study Records
These records document the analysis of employee salaries
to ensure fair compensation. They may include, but may
not be limited to, research, surveys, and reports.
RETAIN UNTIL: No
longer of reference
value
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
118
Position Re-classification Records
These records document requests to have a position re-
classified. They may include, but may not be limited to,
requests, copies of existing and proposed job descriptions,
decisions affecting the request, and supporting
documentation.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
119
Job Advertisement and Posting Records
These records document the advertising of available
positions that the local government intends to fill, both
internally and externally. They may include, but may not be
limited to, notices, and published advertisements.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
120
Job Application Records
These records document applicants for positions who were
not hired, regardless of whether they were interviewed
(this includes unsolicited applications, unless the local
government has a written policy prohibiting the acceptance
of unsolicited applications). They may include, but may not
be limited to, resumes, letters of interest, applications,
regret letters, qualification exam scores, and supporting
documentation.
Decision is made not
to hire the individual
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy, if the
application is
unsolicited (no
position is currently
available), or if the
person is determined
to be ineligible for the
position to which they
applied
OR
RETAIN UNTIL: Position
is filled
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy, if the
person was considered
for a posted position
8/16/2022
121
Selection Files
These records document the appointment and selection of
employees. They may include, but may not be limited to,
employment lists, transfer lists, selection criteria,
evaluations of candidates, position descriptions,
applications, interview questions, reference checks, rating
forms, and appointment recommendations or notifications.
RETAIN UNTIL: Position
is filled
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
122
Job Qualification Exam Records
These records document testing of potential employees’
qualifications for employment. They may include, but may
not be limited to, master exams and master answer sheets,
and test development documentation (if applicable).
Superseded by a new
version
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
123
Emergency Contact Records
These records document which the people the employee
wants to be contacted if they are involved in an emergency
situation.
Superseded by new
information
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
124
Workers Disability Compensation Files
These records document any claims made for workers
disability compensation benefits. They may include, but
may not be limited to, incident or injury reports submitted
by the employee (original is sent to the insurer), and
reports from the occupational health center. Litigation
records is kept separately.
RETAIN UNTIL: Claim is
settled
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
125
Worker Disability Compensation Reports
These records document reports that are received from
disability insurance providers about the amount of benefits
that were paid from the policy.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
126
Labor Agreement and Negotiation Records
These records document labor negotiations and resulting
contracts with individual employees and employee groups.
They may include, but may not be limited to, salary and
benefit schedules, ground rules proposals and counter
proposals, secondary negotiations, meeting minutes,
agreements, and final contracts. Separate files are
maintained for each employee negotiating group. Note:
select records may need to be kept longer, if they are
needed to document retirement benefits that an employee
is entitled to.
Expiration date
PLUS: 10 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
127
Union Files
These records document each union that represents
employees. They may include, but may not be limited to,
correspondence, and dues information.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
128
Seniority Records
These records document the seniority status of union
employees. They may include, but may not be limited to,
lists and documents that are sent to union presidents.
Superseded by a new
version
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
129
Affirmative Action Plan Records
These records document the local government’s plans to
comply with affirmative action requirements. They may
include, but may not be limited to, plans, supporting
documentation, analyses, raw data, tests given to
employees, and validation studies.
RETAIN UNTIL: Plan
expires
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
130
Adverse Impact Determination Records
These records document audits or investigations of
potential civil rights violations that are conducted by state
or federal agencies when an adverse impact upon
employees is determined. They include, but may not be
limited to, determinations, and documentation that the
cause of the adverse impact was eliminated.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
131
Organization Chart Records
These records document the organizational structure of the
local government. They may include, but may not be
limited to, organization charts, mission statements, and
supporting documentation. Note: these records may
continue to have reference value after they are
superseded.
Superseded by a new
version
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
132
Employee Directory Records
These records document the personal or office contact
information for employees. Note: these records may
continue to have reference value after they are
superseded.
Superseded by new
information
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
133
Government Reports
These records document reports that are prepared by the
local government to document its activities and actions.
They may include, but may not be limited to, equal
employment opportunity reports, veteran employment
reports, and census of government employment reports.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
134
COVID-19 Health Surveillance Records
These records document attestations that a person is
healthy enough to safely enter a building where a
government office is located, or that a government
employee is healthy enough to work, in compliance with
MIOSHA COVID-19 Emergency Rules. They may include, but
may not be limited to, data collected during network login,
data collected as someone enters a building, and logs.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
135
COVID-19 Notification Records
These records document notifications about potential
exposure to COVID-19 in compliance with MIOSHA COVID-
19 Emergency Rules. They may include, but may not be
limited to, notification documents, notification distribution
lists, and supplemental documentation.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
136
COVID-19 Training Records
These records document training provided to employees
about COVID-19 and infection control practices in
compliance with MIOSHA COVID-19 Emergency Rules.
They may include, but may not be limited to, training
materials, attendance documentation, and supplemental
documents.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
Note:
Contract Records
The official copies of contracts are generally retained by
the Clerk and are listed on the Clerk’s Retention and
Disposal Schedule (see General Schedules #6, 24, 25). Their
minimum retention period is until the contract expires, plus
6 years, then destroy.
8/16/2022
Payroll Records
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
200A
Employee Files—Employees Enrolled in a
Pension Plan
These records document activities that affect payroll for
each employee who is enrolled in a pension plan (such as
the Municipal Employees Retirement System or a locally
operated plan). They may include, but may not be limited
to, W-4, hiring authorization, requisitions, pay
increase/change of status notices, contract calculations,
long-term disability, retirement purchases, current
enrollment for benefits (including health, life, disability,
dental, vision and supplemental insurance), credit union
deposits, flexible spending accounts, investments in tax
deferred accounts (such as 403B, 401K, 457, etc.),
employee/employer deferral elections,
employee/employer loan agreements, contribution limit
testing, supporting documentation for garnishments, levies
and deductions, tax deferred payment agreements,
retirement beneficiary forms, final salary affidavit, and
electronic funds transfer applications.
Individual is no longer
employed
PLUS: 50 years
OR RETAIN UNTIL:
Individual retires
PLUS: 6 years
(whichever is sooner )
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
200B
Employee Files—Employees Enrolled in
Defined Contribution Plans Only
These records document activities that affect payroll for
each employee who is enrolled in a defined contribution
plan only and does not receive a pension. They may
include, but may not be limited to, W-4, hiring
authorization, requisitions, pay increase/change of status
notices, contract calculations, long-term disability, current
enrollment for health benefits, credit union deposits,
flexible spending accounts, investments in tax deferred
accounts (such as 403B, 401K, 457, etc.),
employee/employer deferral elections,
employee/employer loan agreements, contribution limit
testing, supporting documentation for garnishments, levies
and deductions, tax deferred payment agreements,
beneficiary forms, final salary affidavit, and electronic funds
transfer applications. Note: if an employee’s abandoned
wages are reported and remitted to the Michigan
Department of Treasury, the employee’s name and last
known address need to be retained by the employer for 10
years.
Individual is no longer
employed
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
201
Salary and Benefit Schedule Records
These records document the rate of pay for employees and
define the benefits that are offered.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 6 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
202
Payroll Register Records
These records document reports that are produced to
document payroll activities. They may include, but may not
be limited to, employee names, social security numbers,
employee identification numbers, gross wages, deductions,
net pay, current pay period, year to date earnings, etc.
Note: if none of the local government’s employees that are
listed on the register are enrolled in a pension plan, these
records can be retained for FY+7, in accordance with item
#203.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 50 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
203
Payroll Reports
These records document reports that are generated for
each pay cycle to verify the accuracy of the payroll. They
may include, but may not be limited to, payroll summaries,
pay journals, check registers, account distributions, payroll
liabilities, payroll transactions, payroll account creation
reports, gross pay balance, and deduction registers.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
204
State Retirement Reports
These records document employee and employer
contributions into state retirement plans. They may
include, but may not be limited to, reports containing the
payroll date, employee name, social security number,
employee identification number, retirement hours, wage
code, classification, retirement wages, withholding for the
member investment plan, district contribution, rate of pay,
contract dates, and number of payments per year.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
205
Time and Attendance Records
These records document the hours worked and leave time
used by each employee during each pay cycle, and they are
used to support payroll activity. They may include, but may
not be limited to, time sheets or cards, time keeping data,
time and attendance reports, and pay statements
containing the hours worked by the employee, the gross
wages paid, the pay period for which payment is being
made, itemized deductions, itemized fringe benefits, wage
assignments, and garnishments and levies. Note: if the
local government’s final average compensation calculation
is longer than 3 years, it will need to retain these records
for at least that calculation timeframe.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 5 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
206
Federal/State Tax Deduction Records
These records document payment of financial liabilities for
monies withheld from employee wages. They may include,
but may not be limited to, quarterly form 941 reporting to
the Internal Revenue Service for taxes withheld, quarterly
transfer of state withholding and sales taxes, Medicaid
wage detail, and quarterly reports.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
207
W-2 and W-3 Forms
These records document the annual gross wages, federal,
state, Medicare, Social Security, and local taxes withheld
for the purpose of reporting income taxes.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
208
Unemployment Insurance Reporting
Records
These records document unemployment insurance
payments made by contributing and reimbursing
employers. They may include, but may not be limited to,
reports identifying the taxes paid and benefits charged to
the employer's "account."
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
209
Unemployment Claim Records
These records document people who are claiming
unemployment benefits from the local government via the
Unemployment Insurance Agency. They are used to verify
that the people are entitled to these benefits, and to
resolve discrepancies. They may include, but may not be
limited to, correspondence, and appeals.
RETAIN UNTIL: Fiscal
year ends
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
210
Wage Differential Reports
These records document analysis of the wage differential
between sexes. They may including, but may not be limited
to, reports, and substantiating documents.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
300
Subject Files
These records document various topics, issues, projects, or
activities that an agency or employee is involved in. They
may include, but may not be limited to, topical reference
files about issues, strategic planning files for the agency or
specific initiatives, special project files, budget documents,
audit documents, and development files for policies, press
releases, publications, and forms. Document types may
include topical correspondence, memoranda, reports,
research, articles, meeting notes, and related background
materials.
RETAIN UNTIL: Topic
no longer of interest
for ongoing
administration
PLUS: 5 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
301
General Correspondence Files
These records document correspondence received or sent
that is not pertinent to an active project, matter, or case
being handled by the agency. They may include, but may
not be limited to, requests for information that do require
administrative action, a policy decision, special compilation
of research, analysis, or referral correspondence. This
series also includes correspondence indexing and tracking
tools.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
302
Transitory Records
These records document agency activities that have
temporary value and do not need to be retained once their
intended purpose has been fulfilled. They may include, but
may not be limited to, routine requests for
information that require no: administrative action, policy
decision, special compilation of research; requests or
matters that are addressed by creating other records; and
reminders.
RETAIN UNTIL: Activity
is completed
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
303
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
Records
These records document requests for information and
public records maintained by state agencies. They may
include requests for information, correspondence, a copy
of the information released, and billing documentation.
RETAIN UNTIL:
Response is sent
or request is
denied
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
(MCL 15.233 (2))
8/16/2022
304
Contact List and Directory Records
These records document contact information for
individuals or organizations with whom the agency
communicates. They may be used to generate labels or
other documents. They may contain name, email address,
mailing address, phone numbers and other contact
information.
Updated or obsolete
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
305
Planner and Calendar Records
These records document an individual employee's work-
related meetings, assignments, and tasks. They may
include, but may not be limited to, appointments,
meetings, calendars, and planners.
RETAIN UNTIL: Event
date
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
306
Staff and Project Meeting Records
These records document staff meetings, meetings with
other government agencies, etc. They may include, but may
not be limited to, meeting minutes, agendas, and
distribution materials. Meeting records may also be
retained in subject files (see item #300), if they relate to a
specific topic.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
Human Resources Department - General Administrative Records
State of Michigan
General Schedule #26 - Local Government Human Resources
Item #
Series Title
Series Description
Retention Period
Approval Date
307
Annual Reports
These records document the department’s activities
throught a year. They may include, but may not be limited
to, narrative and statistical information.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 10 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
308
Grant Records - Awarded
These records document grants received from federal,
state, and private agencies that are administered by the
business or finance office. They may include, but may not
be limited to, applications, budgets, worksheets,
adjustments, plans, rules and regulations, award letters,
committee records, staffing sheets with account numbers,
grant evaluation and monitoring reports, audits, and
periodic progress reports.
RETAIN UNTIL: Grant is
closed out, unless
otherwise specified by
the granting agency for
auditing purposes.
Final reports and
products of the grant
may be kept longer for
use and reference
purposes
PLUS: 7 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
309
Grant Application Records - Denied
These records document grants that were applied for, but
were not received. They may have reference value for
preparing future grant applications. They may include, but
may not be limited to, application forms, budget proposals,
letters of support, narrative plans, and supporting
documentation.
RETAIN UNTIL: Grant is
denied
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
310
Departmental Budget Planning Records
These records document budget planning and tracking
activities for the human resources department. They may
include, but may not be limited to, budget requests,
statistics, budget amendments, budget summaries, and
balance sheets.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 5 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
311
Publication Records
These records document information that is published by
the human resources department. They may include, but
may not be limited to, press releases, brochures,
newsletters, and other items.
RETAIN UNTIL: No
longer of reference
value
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
312
Memorabilia
These records document events and activities of the human
resources department. They may include, but may not be
limited to, photographs, news clippings, certificates, and
awards.
RETAIN UNTIL: No
longer of reference
value
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
313
Audio-Visual Materials
These records document general program activities,
facilities, people, etc. They may include, but may not be
limited to, photographs, video recordings, audio
recordings, and slides, etc. in analog and digital formats.
RETAIN UNTIL: No
longer of reference
value
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
314
Visitor Logs and Register Records
These records document who visited the office. They
identify the visitor’s name, date and time of the visit, etc.
They may be used for security purposes or to track visitor
statistics.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 2 years
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022
315
Employee In and Out Log Records
These records document the time and date when staff
arrive and depart throughout each day.
RETAIN UNTIL: Date
created
PLUS: 1 year
THEN: Destroy
8/16/2022