Your Employment File
Keep your own personal work file
Record keeping is important throughout all phases of your career. Do not wait until
trouble begins or until a document is needed before you start keeping records.
The information might be important later if you apply for a job elsewhere, a transfer,
or if you are applying for a promotion. It will also be invaluable if a problem
should arise in your employment.
You should file the following in your personal files, at home or at work. Do not
confuse this file with your personnel file maintained by your agency.
extra credits, degrees, workshops attended or certificates earned
all evaluations
your record of accumulated sick leave days and vacation days
a copy of your check stub each time there is a salary change
your letter of appointment
all contracts offered by your employer or signed by you
a copy of your DSEA/NEA professional liability policy (the EEL brochure)
department, division or agency policy manual, if available
documentation of commendations, awards, honors
grievance procedure and copies of any grievances you may have filed
record of employment assignments
copies of all letters or memoranda to and from your supervisor and other supervisors
your negotiated agreement
Merit System rules and regulations applying generally and specifically to your job.
Help As Close As The Telephone Or E-mail
Remember: if any job-related problem should arise during your career, your
colleagues in DSEA stand ready to help you. Don't hesitate to ask.