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1 Only HR staff and few individuals should have access to these files. Keep for at least three years after the employee leaves the organization. Workers compensation is generally kept on file for the life of the employee or former employee.  I-9 forms - Keep I-9 forms separate and in a locked file area.
All employers in every state have certain record keeping requirements. They must keep resumes on file for a year following the submission, same thing for job applications. As far as employee personnel files, there is also a requirement that must keep the file stored for at least 5 years to 7 years.eport Abuse. The norm is 5 years although a few states have a set statute on how long an employer must keep the records. We only have to keep them for a minimum of one year, but we keep them upwards of 7 years. I just find it to be a good practice.