Exit interviews are an extremely valuable yet under-utilized tool for employers. They can help to obtain extremely candid, useful information to improve problematic employment practices and can help identify post-employment legal risks when speaking with outgoing employees. This chart conveys the basic dos and don'ts of conducting exit interviews.
An employer may use this policy to inform employees how their information will be stored and managed, and to what extent the employee or others may inspect such information. Taking precautions will ensure that confidential employee records are protected from unauthorized use and disclosure, preventing employers from incurring criminal penalties and money damages.
An employer may use this policy to create a clear document retention policy in its employee handbook. Destroying documents on a regular basis is cost effective for the employer as retention of documents is costly and voluminous.
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