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Records Retention Quiz

​​Test your knowledge regarding which records you must retain.​

 
  1. If I keep employee records for the duration of employment, will that amount of time comply with all the records-retention laws?
    Yes
    No
  1. What three types of records do I need to pay special attention to?
    Pension and welfare plan information: keep for six years.
    First-aid records of job injuries causing loss of work: keep for five years.
    Safety and toxin/chemical exposure records, including safety data sheets: keep for 30 years.
    All of the above.
  1. Should I just keep all records about an employee in one file to make it easier for me?
    Yes
    No
  1. I had a former employee ask to see their payroll records. Do I have to allow the employee access?
    Yes. Both current and former employees can request access to payroll records.
    No. Only current employees can access their payroll records.
  1. I'm a pretty small business - I only employ five people. Do I have to comply with federal laws about disposing records?
    Yes
    No
  1. If I hire an outside party to dispose of my records, am I responsible if they are not properly disposed of?
    Yes
    No
    Maybe
  1. How about if I just store all of my business records, confidential data and communications on a computer to meet my obligations under records-retention laws?
    Yes, I can store all such data in one place.
    No, you should not store all such data in one place.
 

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