Ten key things to remember about employee record-keeping

An employer's record-keeping obligations are important. However, because they are generally seen as fundamental or rudimentary (and because often reliance is placed on payroll software and applications to manage the obligations), some of the finer details are often forgotten or missed.

Here are ten key things to remember about employee record-keeping.

1. General records

General employment records must contain:

• the employer's name and ABN (if any)
• the employee's name
• the employee's commencement date
• the basis of the employee's employment (full or part time and permanent, temporary or casual).

1. Pay records

• the rate of pay