HR Document Retention Checklist Template
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Identification & Categorization
Identify document types and assign retention schedules based on legal, regulatory, and business needs.
Document Category
Document Type (e.g., Offer Letter, Performance Review)
Number of Pages/Files
Date of Creation/Receipt
Brief Description of Document Content
Document Format
Relevant Departments
Legal & Regulatory Compliance
Verify retention periods align with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., EEOC, FLSA, HIPAA).
EEOC Record Retention Period (Years)
FLSA Record Retention Period (Years)
Last Review Date of Compliance with Federal Laws
HIPAA Compliance Status
Notes on Specific State/Local Retention Requirements
ADA Record Retention Compliance
Contractual Obligations
Determine retention requirements outlined in contracts, agreements, or vendor relationships.
Contract Name/Description
Contract ID/Reference Number
Contract Start Date
Contract End Date/Renewal Date
Specific Retention Requirement (Contract Clause)
Details of Retention Requirement (if 'Other' selected above)
Upload Contract Document (if applicable)
Business Needs Assessment
Evaluate the necessity of documents for ongoing business operations, audits, or legal defense.
Describe the business reason for retaining this document type.
Estimated number of documents of this type processed annually.
Is this document critical for litigation defense?
Is this document required for regulatory audits?
Date of last review of business need for retention.
Select all that apply: What business units rely on this document?
Storage & Security Review
Assess the security and accessibility of storage methods (physical and electronic) throughout the retention period.
Storage Medium Type
Encryption Level (if electronic)
Access Controls in Place
Physical Storage Location (if applicable)
Last Security Audit Date
Destruction Procedures
Establish secure and compliant destruction methods for documents at the end of their retention period.
Destruction Method Chosen
Number of Documents Shredded/Disposed
Date of Destruction
Time of Destruction
Description of Destruction Process (e.g., Shredding vendor)
Signature of Person Performing Destruction
Proof of Destruction (e.g., Certificate of Destruction)
Method of Verification
Recordkeeping System Validation
Confirm the integrity and accuracy of the recordkeeping system (physical or electronic).
Total Number of Active Records
Recordkeeping System Type (Electronic/Physical)
Last System Audit Date
Description of System Access Controls
Data Encryption Method (If Applicable)
Storage Capacity Utilization (%)
Employee Training & Awareness
Ensure HR personnel and relevant employees understand document retention policies and procedures.
Employee Name
Training Completion Date
Training Format (e.g., Online, In-Person)
Summary of Key Retention Points Covered
Topics Covered (Check all that apply)
Employee Acknowledgement
Periodic Review & Updates
Schedule regular reviews of the document retention policy to reflect legal changes and business needs.
Last Review Date
Summary of Changes Made
Legal Counsel Review Required?
Frequency of Review (in months)
Reason for Update (if applicable)
Next Review Date
Audit Trail & Documentation
Maintain records of policy implementation, reviews, and document destruction for audit purposes.
Date of Policy Implementation/Update
Summary of Changes Made (if applicable)
Signature of Reviewing HR Professional
Number of Documents Destroyed (Batch)
Description of Destruction Method Used
Date of Document Destruction
Confirmation of Compliance with Legal Requirements
Supporting Documentation (e.g., Certificate of Destruction)
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