
Staff Documentation Checklist

Staff documentation is important paperwork that both parties need to have completed before you start work. Generally it will require staff to sign a number of documents.
The first week for a new staff member is a busy time for both employer and employee. Typically busy with paperwork and a variety of job-related details that need to be completed.
These important documents are needed to start a new job.
Incoropration into your onboarding process and staff induction.
Staff Documentation Checklist

Contract of Employment Issued
Agreement between employee and employer setting out terms and conditions.

Signed Contract Returned
Once job accepted, there is a legally binding contract of employment between the employer and the applicant.

Eligibility to Work
Is the new staff member eligible to work in country?

P45
UK – P45 Received
P45 is a document received when you leave a job.

Criminal Records Checks
Applied and Received statifactory results.

References
References contacted
Reference Received

Job Description
Copy of Job description Issued so aware of what is expected.

Staff Handbook
Staff handbook to guide the new staff member in how the company runs.
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