Legal & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards
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In e-discovery, what does the acronym 'ESI' stand for?
Answer: Electronically Stored Information
ESI stands for Electronically Stored Information, a term defined in the FRCP that encompasses all types of electronic data subject to discovery.
Under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030), how long must employee medical and training records be retained?
Answer: Medical records: duration of employment plus 30 years; Training records: 3 years
OSHA requires that employee medical records be retained for the duration of employment plus 30 years, while training records must be retained for 3 years.
What is the primary purpose of a 'records retention schedule'?
Answer: To document how long each type of record must be kept and when it may be destroyed
A records retention schedule is the authoritative document that specifies retention periods for each record series and triggers authorized disposition at the end of those periods.
Which act requires federal contractors to maintain certain payroll and employment records for at least 3 years?
Answer: Davis-Bacon Act
The Davis-Bacon Act and its regulations (29 CFR Part 5) require federal contractors to maintain payroll and employment records for at least 3 years.
A records manager discovers that a vendor accidentally destroyed records subject to an active legal hold. What is the BEST immediate next step?
Answer: Notify legal counsel and document the incident immediately
Immediate notification to legal counsel and thorough documentation of the incident are critical to assess legal exposure and take remediation steps.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), how long must employers retain payroll records?
Answer: 3 years
The FLSA requires employers to retain payroll records, collective bargaining agreements, and sales and purchase records for at least 3 years.
Which concept describes the chain of custody and integrity verification for records used as evidence?
Answer: Authenticity and reliability of records
Authenticity and reliability refer to the documented proof that a record is what it purports to be and has not been altered, which is essential for records used as legal evidence.