Forms & Documents:

Employers must maintain certain records to comply with federal, state, and local laws and to

help administer HR policies and practices. Depending on the nature of the form, these documents

should either be retained in the employee's personnel file, or a separate confidential file. Here are

some key forms to consider:

9. Hiring forms. There are a variety of forms that can help you identify qualified

candidates during the pre-hire process, such as a job application and candidate evaluation form.

Once a candidate is hired, you must complete certain new hire paperwork, including a Form W-4

and a Form I-9. Additionally, certain notices must be provided to new hires.