How long can Human Resources keep personnel file on hand in Tennessee?

Question

after termination or resignation??

was at an employer in 1998-1999 and i don't think i left in good terms..ie..2 weeks notice...not sure that i finished that out...that is the reason for the above question.

Answer 1

I guess that depends on the employer I'm in accounting I know for a fact that employers must keep payroll records for 7 years by a federal law. But any how ,by law they are also required not to provide a bad reference to any other employer only verification of employment is permited like starting and last date of employment salary history and if you rehirable material maybe but if thats what is bothering you yu shouldn't worry specially if we are talking about a big or decent size company they know what to do!

Answer 2

In my opinion it doesn't matter who or where you are at any given time. Any and all information you provide to anyone is automatically stored in databases capable of storing that information indefinately. Every question you ask, every answer you give will inevidably be stored somewhere within the Yahoo database frame work for as long as yahoo is in business. (As an example) . The days of personal information kept confidential are indeed over. Your computer emits or transmits a unique numerical identifier across the internet every time you logon identifing you, the telephone number or routing number, your address, age , sex.... ect......, your cell phone transmits a unique identifier through satellite capable of pin pointing your location within (1 meter) any where on earth at any given time, along with your account info. which can and will be used by any government entity that wants it. Not to mention of course that cell phones are actually radio's. And any radio transmission can be and are picked up and deciphered by anyone with the proper receiving equipment. Of course you never speak your bank account info. over your cell phone I hope. Or any other info you wouldn't want anyone to get ahold of. Very soon now we all will be introduced to internet over the power lines leading to our homes and businesses connecting among other things such as TV's, appliances, anything plugged into the wall. We shall always be connected and theres no way around it. New vehicles will have transcieving equipment continuously connected via satellite, providing your driving habits, speed, continuous engine diagnostics, whether your intoxicated or under any influence of any kind or any other pertinent information. If your still concerned about personal info. You might want to move to another planet since earth is definately very much covered and secure electronically.

Answer 3

With everything computerized these days, I would think you are always in their files. It's tough if you left on bad terms, and apply for another job and have to explain that gap of time. The new employer usually asks "can we contact your previous employer"; you can try being diplomatic and saying you would prefer that one not be contacted. Don't trash your last employer, it only makes you look bad, just say you wanted to move on.
If you aren't using them for a reference, and they are contacted, the only information they should give is to confirm how long you worked there, and in what position, so that shouldn't be too bad.

Answer 4

I'm not sure if theres a specific law, most places dump their records after 3 to 5 years unless it's a goverment job.

Answer 5

I believe those are federally outlined. Check the Dept. of Labor for guidelines.