The HR file content for a new employee

The HR file of a new employee should include the following minimum documents:

  • Individual working contract;
  • Medical document certifying that the employee is able to perform the job;
  • Copy of employee’s ID ;
  • Copy of employee’s birth certificate;
  • Copy of the most recent study diploma and of the technical diploma (where applicable);
  • Copy of the ID’s and other relevant documents of dependent individuals – for additional tax related payroll deductions;
  • Copy of birth certificates of employee’s children (where applicable);
  • Clearance note from the previous employer (where applicable);
  • Copy of the certificate of service from the previous employer;
  • Social Security computation details from previous employer, for medical leave payment reasons;
  • Employee’s Criminal record;
  • AJOFM distribution (where applicable);
  • Job description signed by the employee