Lab 800 (state.nh.us) "Personnel file" as used in RSA 275:56 means any personnel records created and maintained by an employer and pertaining to an employee including and not limited to employment applications, internal evaluations, disciplinary documentation, payroll records, injury reports and performance assessments, whether maintained in one or more locations, unless such records are exempt from disclosure under RSA 275:56, III or are otherwise privileged or confidential by law. The term does not include recommendations, peer evaluations or notes not generated or created by the employer.
Employment Records
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Schedule Number | Record Series |
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110 | Personnel Records |
120 | Pre-Employment Records |
130 | Employee Payroll and Time Tracking Records |
140 | International Scholar and Staff Immigration Records |
Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition | |
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Official Copy
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Human Resources
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Date of employee separation + 7 years |
Confidential destruction
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Administrative Copy
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Staff
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Until Administrative Need is Satisfied not to exceed Date of Employee separation + 1 year |
Confidential destruction
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8 CFR § 274.2; 29 CFR § 825.500, §1602, §1627; EEOC, Technical Assistance Manual: Title 1 of the ADA, section 6.5, New Hampshire RSA 275:56 and Labor Regulations 802.08.
PoliciesReviewed:Pre-employment or search records may include, but are not limited to, resumes/CV, employment applications, recommendation letter(s), recruitment requests, W4, and other related documents.
Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition | |
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Official Copy
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Human Resources
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Date search complete + 3 years |
Confidential destruction
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Administrative Copy
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Staff
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Until Administrative Need is Satisfied not to exceed 3 years |
Confidential destruction
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15 USC § 1681P, 29 CFR § 1602, 1627
Reviewed:These records document student and staff hours worked. These records may include time cards, time sheets, Kronos timesheets submitted electronically, garnishment accounting, garnishment orders, payroll checks, payroll history, payroll records, and payroll registers.
Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition | |
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Official Copy
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Finance Division
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Creation date + 7 years |
Confidential destruction
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Administrative Copy
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Staff
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Until Administrative Need is Satisfied not to exceed 1 year |
Confidential destruction
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29 U.S.C. § 1027; 26 CFR §301.6501(a)-1; 29 CFR § 516, § 825.500, §1602, § 1620, §1627; 430 CMR §5.01; 830 CMR 62C.25.1
Reviewed:OVIS is responsible for institutional compliance with government regulations relating to the admission or hiring of international students, scholars and staff, including management of the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) for data tracking, reporting and overall compliance. In these roles OVIS acts as liaison for the institution to the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security, State, and Labor. Documents may include, but are not limited to, visa certificates (DS-2019s), passport and visa copies, I-94 admission records, change of status notices, labor condition applications, employment authorization documents, USCIS applications and notices, and other supporting documents including internal data collection forms, invitation and employment letters, wage determinations, and other related records.
Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition | |
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Official Copy
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Office of Visa and Immigration Services (OVIS)
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Date file closed + 10 years |
Confidential destruction
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34 CFR, Pub. L. 101–649, title II, §221, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 5027 , as amended by Pub. L. 102–232, title III, §303(b)(1), (2), Dec. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 1748 ; Pub. L. 103–416, title II, §215(a), Oct. 25, 1994, 108 Stat. 4315, 8 USC 1184
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