Recordkeeping Requirements for Employers
The FLSA requires time and pay records. The retention period was not reconfirmed.
The rule
The FLSA requires employers to keep employee time and pay records and to display an official poster. The handy reference says the Act covers minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping, and child labor.
What employers must do
Keep records of hours worked and wages paid for nonexempt employees. Post the FLSA notice. State wage orders often add their own records, including paid sick leave balances. This review did not confirm a specific number of years the federal records must be kept.
Effective dates
The recordkeeping duty is current. No January 1, 2027 change to the federal recordkeeping rule was found on the DOL pages reviewed.
What this means for BOSS partners and associates
BOSS is often the employer of record for the associate. Wage, break, leave, posting, and tax rules usually follow the state where the associate works. Tell BOSS that state before the assignment starts. Associates should record every hour worked on the timesheet. Do not promise a pay practice, a leave bank, or a posting the statute does not require.
Questions? Contact BOSS Support at support@backofficenow.com.
Sources
This article is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check with BOSS Support or your own counsel for your situation.