Under the FLSA, how long are ERs required to keep records relating to wages, hours, and conditions of employment?
Suggested Answer: D
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35 comments · newest first
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Truman
10 months ago
Nope, definitely 3 years!
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Lyla
11 months ago
Wait, only 3 years? That seems short!
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Shantay
11 months ago
I thought it was longer, like 7 years?
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Ressie
11 months ago
Totally agree, 3 years is the right timeframe.
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Talia
11 months ago
It's 3 years under the FLSA.
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Clement
12 months ago
I remember it being 3 years for FLSA records, but I also think there was a distinction for other types of employment records.
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Craig
12 months ago
I want to say it's 7 years, but that seems a bit long for wage records. I might be mixing it up with something else we studied.
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Leontine
12 months ago
I feel like it might be 4 years, but I can't recall if that was for a different type of record. There was a practice question that mentioned active files.
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Michell
1 year ago
I think the answer is 3 years, but I'm not completely sure. I remember something about that timeframe from our review sessions.
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Bev
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit stumped on this one. I know the FLSA has record-keeping rules, but I can't quite recall the specific time period off the top of my head. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Rosendo
1 year ago
I've got this one! The FLSA requires employers to keep wage, hour, and employment records for at least 3 years. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Lewis
1 year ago
Okay, I know the FLSA has specific requirements for how long employers must keep employment records. I think the answer is either 3 or 7 years, but I'll double-check to be sure.
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Lyla
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about the exact time period for FLSA record retention. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory on this.
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Julio
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about FLSA record-keeping requirements. I'll need to recall the specific time period, but I think I can work this out.
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Tonette
1 year ago
I'm feeling a bit lost on this one. The options seem similar, I'll have to read them closely to figure out the right answer.
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Albina
1 year ago
I'm a bit uncertain about renovations; investing in the bar might not attract enough new members quickly given their urgent need for cash flow.
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Nicholle
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. Based on the question, it sounds like I need to use a tool to restore my files from a backup to a new desktop computer. I'm pretty sure the right answer is System Recovery, since that's the tool designed for that kind of situation.
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Freeman
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. border-image sets an image as the border, border-clip clips the border, and border-radius rounds the corners. So the answer has to be C, border-radius.
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Merilyn
1 year ago
Wait, does that mean I have to keep all my old paycheck stubs forever? Time to start renting a storage unit for my employment records!
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Cecilia
1 year ago
As an accountant, I know how important it is to keep those financial records for at least 7 years. The FLSA must have the same idea in mind with this question.
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Arleen
1 year ago
Ha! I bet the HR folks wish they could just keep everything permanently. Less work that way, right? But I guess C) 7 years is the right answer.
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Jordan
1 year ago
At least they don't have to keep it forever, that would be overwhelming.
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Enola
1 year ago
It's definitely a lot of paperwork for HR to handle.
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Denny
1 year ago
I think 7 years is still a long time to keep track of everything.
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Hollis
1 year ago
Yeah, keeping records permanently would be a nightmare.
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Kimberely
1 year ago
Hmm, I was leaning towards D) permanently, but now I'm not so sure. I'll have to double-check the FLSA regulations.
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Matthew
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it's B) 4 years or until the file is no longer active.
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Candida
1 year ago
I believe it's A) 3 years.
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Princess
1 year ago
I think it's C) 7 years.
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Helene
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is C) 7 years. That's the standard record retention period for most employment records.
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Trina
1 year ago
Yes, you're right. Most employment records are required to be kept for 7 years.
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Annita
1 year ago
I believe the correct answer is C) 7 years.
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Sherly
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's A) 3 years because that seems like a reasonable timeframe for keeping records.
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Julene
2 years ago
I believe it's D) permanently because some records need to be kept indefinitely for legal reasons.
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Lon
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) 7 years.