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Recordkeeping Requirements by Federal Law

The following chart provides a basic overview of the major employer recordkeeping requirements under federal law. To review the requirements in detail, please click on the links contained in the chart. Please also visit the State Laws section to review your state-specific requirements for recordkeeping.

The laws covered in this section are separated into the following categories:

Compensation and Benefits
- FLSA
- FMLA
- ERISA
- Employment Taxes
Employment Matters
- IRCA
- EPPA
- OSHA
Equal Opportunity in Employment

ADA/Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)
ADEA

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