Unclaimed wages are considered escheatable property . According to state unclaimed property laws , employers must:
Attempt to contact the former employee
Report and remit unclaimed wages to the appropriate state unclaimed property division , typically after a dormancy period (1–5 years) .
Answer A (voiding W-2) and D (no action) are not compliant .
Answer C (7 years) may not apply in all states and is not a universal standard.
✅ Correct answer is B
[References:, State Escheat Laws (e.g., National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators - NAUPA), APA Payroll Source – Abandoned Wages Reporting Section, ]
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