Electronic-only copies of policies

Can an employer give all the necessary information to new hires on a USB stick instead of on paper?

Brian Johnston

Question: We’re looking into giving new hires a USB stick instead of a large paper package with all the necessary information (benefits/policies) and have them sign a document stating they have received the USB stick, they have access to a computer and it is their responsibility to review the material on their own time. Are you aware of anyone else using this practice and are there any foreseeable legal issues?

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