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.
For I-9s the requirement for retention is three (3) years or one (1) year after the employeeâs termination, whichever is greater. For OSHA records the retention period may go from 5 years for the OSHA 300 log to 30 years for the records of exposure to cancer causing agents.