Employment information and documentation management is a key component of the management of human resources, but its importance is often overlooked and wrongly assumed to be merely administrative in nature. Key legislation, such as privacy, human rights and employment standards provisions, case law, and the evolution of technology relating to records management have become critical elements of business management. HR professionals must be aware of the legislated requirements, as well as emerging case law and best practices related to the management of employment information and records to protect the organization from litigation as well as creating sound policies for efficient, effective, and ethical business practices.

HR Manager's Guide to Employment Files and Information Management: Legislation and Best Practices is a unique book written for HR practitioners and others who deal with employee information of all kinds, including employee files either electronically or in paper format and other records, including emails, spreadsheets, and other documentation. It deals with legal and best practice requirements relating to the management of all types of employee information throughout the employment lifecycle from recruitment through to termination. The book includes information on all Canadian jurisdictions. While it is not just about privacy, records retention, or Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), it does cover aspects of all three areas.