Leave Management Monday: Keep Your FMLA Records Close (and for at Least Three Years)

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Did you know the FMLA doesn’t just require you to provide leave — it also requires you to prove you provided it? Under 29 C.F.R. § 825.500, covered employers must keep FMLA-related records for three years. That includes dates of leave, notices given, and medical certifications.

But here’s the catch: federal rules are just the baseline. States like CA, NJ, and NY have their own spin on family leave, and smart employers are retaining documentation longer to stay litigation-ready.

Need help crafting a policy that keeps your records compliant and defensible? Let’s talk.

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