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.
Content remains current as of July 2013. Employers should know how long to keep or destroy employee files and documents. Each state and federal agency has a different set of requirements, often covering the same documents so it's challenging for you to know what to keep and for how long. Keep for at least three years after the employee leaves the organization. 2  Workers compensation is generally kept on file for the life of the employee or former employee. 3  I-9 forms-Keep I-9 forms separate and in a locked file area.