29 CFR 516.5: payroll records preserved for at least 3 years (Fair Labor Standards Act) (29 CFR 516.5(a))
Under the federal wage and hour rules, payroll records are kept for at least 3 years from the last entry.
Dated 31 Oct 2026Source checked 31 Oct 2026Basis: primary text
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“Each employer shall preserve for at least 3 years: (a) Payroll records. From the last date of entry, all payroll or other records containing the employee information and data required under any of the applicable sections of this part”
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