how long do you keep employment records
For that reason you should keep the employee records of those that youâve interviewed, for a minimum of 3 months and ideally for a total of 6 months. Donât keep these for much longer unless you plan to offer another opportunity further down the line.
Since we received a couple e-mails asking how long these records must be kept, we thought that would be a good topic for this month's bulletins. Naturally, there is no single answer. The length of time you must keep the records depends on the type of records involved. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):