Work-absence records can document dates and communications, but they do not establish the reason for an absence or the value of a claim.

Keep the employment record complete

  • Work schedules, time records, pay stubs, leave balances, and employer policies
  • Dates of missed work, reduced hours, restrictions, return-to-work notes, and communications
  • The name and role of the person providing each document
  • Original documents and a dated index that identifies what has not yet been received

Avoid filling gaps with assumptions

An employer record, a medical document, and a personal calendar can describe different things. Preserve each source separately rather than editing a document or treating one record as a final conclusion.

The related consultation preparation guide explains how work records fit into a wider event file. A North Carolina personal-injury claim depends on the complete facts and applicable law.