Why are employment files so important? (Guest Commentary)Information management key component of effective HR managementBy Howard Levitt and Tanya Neitzert06/15/2015|Canadian HR Reporter|Last Updated: 06/15/2015 Employee files are fundamental to effective HR management. Proper records document the employment relationship, keep track of business decisions, comply with legislation, create an audit trail and protect the company from litigation.With an abundance of employee information and rapidly evolving technology, it is essential HR has knowledge of records retention legislation and best practices. To Read the Full Story, Subscribe or Sign In Remember Me Forgot Password If you are a current Subscriber, please click here to set-up or update your login information.