Q: If an employee quits and applies for jobs with other employers, do I have to provide a reference or share information in their personnel file?
A: In general, as part of the reference process, you are not required to...more
Q: I have an employee who just quit and decided to take her personnel folder with her. Is this ok?
A. In general, no. It is not appropriate for the employee to simply take the original copy of the personnel file with them...more
Q: I fired an employee last week and now they have shown back up and want a copy of their personnel file. Do I have to give it to them?...more
Over the last couple weeks, we have looked at the Iowa Civil Rights Commission procedure for employers when current or former employees allege discrimination in the workplace.
We covered the details of the initial...more
Many employers faced with an employment termination decision look for the simplest process for termination, one that causes the least hardship for the employee and mitigates the most litigation risk for the employer....more