Record Keeping Requirements of FMLA

The Act requires that the same records be maintained as those needed to comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, such as basic payroll and identifying employee data, rate or basis of pay, total compensation paid, etc. for no less than three years. In addition, FMLA requires employers to maintain records of the dates family or medical leave is taken by employees and of any disputes between the employer and an employee regarding designation of leave as family or medical leave.