Tarheel. The word Tar Heel (or, Tarheel) is the nickname given to someone who is a native or resident of North Carolina, the Tar Heel State. The term allegedly comes from the Colonial Era in which tar was one of North Carolina's major products.
Employers are required by law to keep employment applications for a minimum of one year. Failure to do so does not only constitute a violation of the law, but it also can serve as evidence that employment discrimination has occurred.
Unless another OSHA rule specifically provides a different period of time, you must keep the following: 1  Employee medical records for at least the duration of the employee's employment plus 30 years, except for Health insurance claims records that you maintain separately from your medical program and its records.