1. A. Separate up-to-date written or automated personnel records shall be maintained on each (i) employee and (ii) volunteer or intern on whom a background check is required.

2. B. The records of each employee shall include:

   1. 1. A completed employment application form or other written material providing the individual's name, address, phone number, and social security number or other unique identifier;
   2. 2. Educational background and employment history;
   3. 3. Documentation of required reference check;
   4. 4. Annual performance evaluations;
   5. 5. Date of employment for each position held and date of separation;
   6. 6. Documentation of compliance with requirements of Virginia law regarding child protective services and criminal history background investigations;
   7. 7. Documentation of the verification of any educational requirements and of professional certification or licensure if required by the position;
   8. 8. Documentation of all training required by this chapter and any other training received by individual staff; and
   9. 9. A current job description.
3. C. If applicable, health records, including reports of any required health examinations, shall be maintained separately from the other records required by this section.
4. D. The personnel records of volunteers and contractual service providers may be limited to documentation of compliance with the background checks as required by 6VAC35-41-180 (employee and volunteer background checks).

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.