EmploymentQuestion 266 of 1605
A contractor wants to document an employee's job performance over time. The best record-keeping practice is to:
a.Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and objective written performance evaluations
b.Rely only on memory of how the employee performed
c.Keep notes only when terminating the employee
d.Avoid writing anything down to limit liability
Explanation
Sound employment practice and California law favor accurate, contemporaneous, and objective documentation of performance. Consistent written evaluations support fair decisions and provide evidence if a dispute later arises.
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