Under the FLSA, how long must employers keep payroll records?

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  1. At least six months
  2. At least three years
  3. At least ten years

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References

  1. DOL WHD Fact Sheet 21: Recordkeeping Requirements under the FLSA www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/21-flsa-recordkeeping Checked 2026-10-11.

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