Digital Employee File
every employee document in one place

Keep IDs, certifications, signed forms and contracts in each employee’s profile. Set which documents are required, let employees upload them from their phones, and get reminders before anything expires.

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Daniel Reyes · Manage and track all employee documents in one place
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16 documents · 100 included
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Document nameCategoryExpirationStatusUploaded by
JPGDirect deposit form
Personal documents—ActiveDaniel Reyes
JPGPhoto ID
Personal documents—ActiveDaniel Reyes
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Driver's licenseRequired document
Licenses & certs—Missing—
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Food handler cardRequired document
Licenses & certs—Missing—
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Forklift certificationRequired document
Licenses & certs—Missing—
3 required documents are missingDriver's license, food handler card, forklift certification
➤ Request from Employee
Upload link sent by textDaniel Reyes · 3 documents

Why paper files slow you down

The short answer: paper folders and scattered email attachments make it hard to know which documents are missing, which are about to expire, and who is allowed to see them. EZTime keeps every document in the employee’s digital file, tracks what is still required, and controls who can view it.

How the digital employee file works

1

Define what is required

Choose the documents each role needs, such as an ID, a license or a certification, and set expiry dates where relevant.

2

Employees upload

Employees add documents from the mobile app by taking a photo or uploading a file.

3

Your team reviews

Managers or HR approve each document and see at a glance what is still missing.

4

Stay ahead of expiry

EZTime sends reminders before a document expires, so renewals happen on time.

See it in action

What managers and employees actually work with, step by step.

Employee app

Employees see what's missing and fix it themselves

The "My Documents" screen shows each employee what the company keeps on file for them and what still needs their attention.

  • Missing documents in red, expiring ones in orange
  • Upload straight from the phone camera
  • You choose what each employee can see and upload
My DocumentsMaria Lopez
Form W-4Active
Driver's licenseMissing
Food handler cardExpiring
Direct depositPending
Handbook ack.Active
Upload with camera
Pending HR approvalDirect deposit formUploaded from phone · 2 min ago
Document requests

Stop chasing paperwork

Send a secure upload link by text, email or both. The employee opens it, snaps a photo and is done, no login needed.

  • One link covers every open request
  • Links stay valid 1 to 90 days (7 by default)
  • Every upload waits for HR approval
EZ
EZTimeText message
Hi Maria, please upload your driver's license and direct deposit form: secure upload link
Done, uploaded both 👍
2 files pending approvalLink expires in 7 days
Bulk upload

Drop a whole stack of files at once

Drag in several files and EZTime suggests the document type from each file name. Rename, date and set permissions in the same step.

  • Document type suggested automatically
  • Expiration date required when the type has one
  • Visibility: HR only, managers, or the employee
Drop files hereor browse from your computer
JPGdrivers-license-front.jpgDriver's license
PDFw4-2026-signed.pdfForm W-4
PDFforklift-cert.pdfForklift cert.
Expiration date 08 / 14 / 2029 required
Reminders & alerts

Know before anything expires

Automations run every morning, so expired licenses and missing forms surface long before an audit or inspection does.

  • Employees get a reminder before a document expires
  • HR gets a daily email of expired documents
  • Managers hear about new uploads waiting for approval
Expires in 30 daysFood handler card · Maria Lopez
Daily HR digest3 documents expired yesterday
New upload to reviewDirect deposit form · J. Carter

Built for HR teams, not just storage

Every document has a status, an owner and a date, so the file always tells you what to do next.

Snapshot per employeeTotal, expiring soon, expired and missing at a glance, plus a progress bar for required documents. Click a card to filter.
Search and filterFind any document by name, category, type, tag, status or expiration date.
Role-based accessAdmins and department managers can do everything. Department viewers can only view and download.
ActiveExpiring soonExpiredMissingPending HR approvalPending signatureArchived

What you can keep in the file

Required documents

Set the documents each role must provide and track completion per employee.

Expiry reminders

Get reminded before licenses, certifications or permits expire.

Viewing permissions

Decide which managers and admins can see each type of document.

My Documents for employees

Employees see their own documents and what is still needed in the app.

Signed forms in one place

Forms and documents signed in EZTime are saved to the right employee automatically.

Secure cloud storage

Documents are stored in the cloud, not in a filing cabinet or an inbox.

Why teams go digital

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No more chasing missing paperwork

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Renewals happen before documents expire

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Everything ready when an auditor asks

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Employees upload from their phones

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Clear permissions for sensitive documents

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Less paper and fewer lost files

Setting up files the right way

Start with the documents your business must keep for each role, then add the ones you keep by choice. Check your federal and state recordkeeping requirements for how long to retain each type of document, and limit access to sensitive files to the people who need them.

The digital employee file in depth

  • Two levels: start with the basic file and add the full documents module when you need required documents and reminders.
  • Document types: IDs, licenses, certifications, contracts and signed forms.
  • Expiry tracking: set expiry dates and see what is due soon.
  • Permissions: limit sensitive documents to HR and the right managers.
  • Employee view: employees see their documents and what is missing in the app.

Example: how it works day to day

Here is how a typical business might use the digital employee file: A home care agency must keep caregiver certifications current. Each caregiver uploads certificates in the app, HR approves them, and EZTime reminds both the caregiver and HR a month before a certification expires, so no one is scheduled with a lapsed credential.

Who uses the digital employee file

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Employees upload documents from the mobile app, and a manager or admin reviews them.

Yes. You can set expiry dates and get reminders before a document expires.

You control viewing permissions, so only the right managers and admins see sensitive files.

Yes. Forms signed in EZTime are stored in the employee’s file.

Yes, with expiry dates and reminders.

Yes, in the My Documents area of the app.

Works together with

Digital HR forms

W-4, I-9 and custom forms signed on any device.

E-signatures

Send documents for signature and get a signed PDF back.

HR module

Onboarding and offboarding tracks with tasks and reminders.

Bring every employee file into one place

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