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How long are employee records kept by employers, and in what detail...?

  • 24-03-2015 12:27AM
    #1
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭


    I worked in a retail store for about 8, 9 months about 7 years ago. Problem is, I don't remember the specific dates, and I'm compiling a CV. I also *completely* bolloxed up a mystery shopper, when I was hungover and exhausted. Got about 30%. I did not get a bollocking from the manager because usually I get 100%, but the bad one stands out in memory!

    If my employer calls them up--which is unlikely, given how long ago it was--do places like B&Q, Woodies, etc, have records on their employees?

    Cheers, and apologies for the crap post!


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  • #2
    Kevin McCloud
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,797 ✭✭✭Kevin McCloud


    78 years.


  • #3
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Question_Mark


    D'oh. Should have expected an answer like that!


  • #4
    G_R
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 5,028 Mod ✭✭✭✭G_R


    Mod

    Moved from AH -> Work & Jobs.

    If coming from AH, please read the Work & Jobs Charter before posting.

    OP - have a look through the forum list in future to find the most appropriate when deciding where to post threads.

    Cheers.


  • #5
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Question_Mark


    My bad! I did a quick search on "retail" and a bunch of questions landed in from this place. But I wasn't thinking, thanks for that


  • #6
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    I worked in a retail store for about 8, 9 months about 7 years ago.

    You're asking if your new employer might ring them to verify you worked there and how you performed?

    I think you're safe enough. For a start, that's a long time ago so unless you've very little on your CV since then that's more relevant, then I don't think they'll be bothered. Also, an employer should ask you for the contact details of any referees.

    Also, I'd be surprised if a previous employer would go into that sort of detail if contacted - it can be a bit of a thin ice scenario, legally speaking.

    If you're not sure about the exact dates, then I'd just put the year down - I don't think it matters too much at this stage.


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  • #7
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Question_Mark


    Alright cheers Eoin. Yeah, I was wondering if some bored HR person would decide to go back that far. Who knows, but you're probably


  • #8
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭Question_Mark


    Alright cheers Eoin. Yeah, I was wondering if some bored HR person would decide to go back that far. Who knows, but you're probably right


  • #9
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,190 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Yeah, you're way overthinking this. Even in the event that they did ring up the company, all they'll be given is confirmation that you worked there on certain dates.

    No employer provides a detailed breakdown of an employee's history when they're asked for a reference. The only place that mystery shopper encounter is even recorded anymore is in your own head :)


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