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For workers
Keep Your Documents Digitally: Contract, Payslip, ID
A lost document costs time and nerves. A few minutes is enough to secure all your key papers digitally.
Which documents to save
- Employment contract and assignment confirmation.
- Payslips for every month.
- ID card or passport, residence permit if you have one.
- Proof of health insurance.
- Tax ID and social security number.
How to do it
Photograph each document in good light, every page, without shadows. Save the files in a folder with clear names, for example Payslip_2025-01.
Store them safely
Use a password or storage that only you can open. Do not send sensitive documents through insecure channels and share them only with people who really need them.
Copies are not originals
Digital copies help in case of loss or questions, but do not always replace the original. Keep important originals separately.
FAQ
Do I need to keep my payslips?
Yes, ideally for several years. They matter for tax returns and proof.
May I send ID copies by messenger?
Only if necessary and to trusted contacts. If in doubt, ask first.
What if I lose my ID?
Report the loss to the competent authority and tell us immediately.