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For how long must a vendor retain all applicant and employee background information on file?
Suggested Answer: C
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28 comments · newest first
AN
Anjelica
11 months ago
I agree, 18 months sounds right to me!
OR
Oretha
11 months ago
I heard it's not required at all after termination.
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Dulce
11 months ago
Wait, is it really 24 months? That seems excessive.
CA
Carylon
11 months ago
Definitely 18 months, that's the standard.
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Lili
11 months ago
I think it's 12 months after termination.
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Sommer
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think it was 12 months, but I can't recall the exact details. This is tricky!
CA
Carmen
12 months ago
I feel like the answer could be D, since some regulations don’t require retention after termination, but I need to double-check that.
WI
Wilbert
1 year ago
I remember something about needing to keep records for at least 24 months, but I might be mixing it up with another topic we covered.
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Jesse
1 year ago
I think the retention period is 18 months, but I'm not completely sure. It seems like a common timeframe in HR practices.
JU
Jutta
1 year ago
I'm drawing a blank on this one. I don't recall learning about specific timeframes for retaining applicant and employee background information. I'll have to make an educated guess and hope for the best.
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Enola
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key is to focus on the "contract of employment" language in the question. That tells me this is likely related to labor laws, so I'll eliminate any options that don't seem to align with typical retention requirements.
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Nicholle
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know there are rules around how long to keep employee records, but I can't remember the specifics off the top of my head. I'll have to think this through step-by-step.
JU
Justine
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about employment record retention requirements. I'll carefully read through the options and try to recall any relevant laws or regulations.
MI
Micaela
1 year ago
Definitely not option D, that would be way too lax. Employers have to keep these records to cover their bases.
AD
Adelaide
1 year ago
I'm going with B. 18 months sounds about right for this kind of sensitive information.
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Laurel
1 year ago
Yes, it's better to be safe and keep it for at least 18 months.
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Linette
1 year ago
I agree, it's important to keep that information secure for a certain period of time.
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Gabriele
1 year ago
I think B is a good choice too. 18 months seems reasonable.
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Tegan
1 year ago
Haha, option D - 'it's not a requirement' - that's a good one! Clearly not the right answer though.
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Reta
2 years ago
Wait, I thought it was 18 months. Gotta double-check the regulations on this one.
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Gilberto
1 year ago
Let's look it up together to make sure we have the correct information.
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Troy
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's 18 months, but I'll check again to be sure.
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Ernest
2 years ago
Are you sure? I remember reading it was 12 months.
MA
Maurine
2 years ago
I think it's actually 24 months, not 18.
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Ivan
2 years ago
Hmm, I think option C is the correct answer. Employers need to keep applicant and employee records for at least 24 months after termination.
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Evangelina
2 years ago
But wouldn't storing it for 18 months be sufficient?
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Horace
2 years ago
I agree with Wynell, it ensures compliance with regulations.
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Wynell
2 years ago
I think it's important to retain it for at least 24 months.