The Fair Labor Standards Act and Recordkeeping
The Fair Labor Standards Act sent sweeping legislation across the United States in 1938 and remains to this day the cornerstone of labor rights. Of the many invaluable things that the act mandated, one important part is related to business recordkeeping.
Prior to the passing of the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers were not required to keep any record of employees, so when human rights infractions occurred, there was simply no way to tell what had happened if anything. To find out more about what your employer should have on file regarding your employment, contact the wage theft lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900 today.
Recordkeeping Requirements
Employers must keep accurate records of a number of things regarding their employment practices and your particular employment history. Examples of items that should be recorded include:
- Each employee’s full name and social security number
- Address and zip code
- Birth date if the employee is younger than 19
- Sex and occupation
- The exact schedule of when the employee’s workweek begins and ends
- How many hours the employee works each day
- Total hours worked each work week
- How the employees are paid including amount per hour, week, etc.
- Regular hourly pay
- Total daily and weekly earning
- Date of pay periods
- Additions or deductions
- Total wages earned each pay period
If an employer engages in wage theft, you can legally subpoena this information when pursuing a lawsuit.
Contact Us
If you believe you have been the victim of wage theft and you are having difficulty accessing your records, contact the wage theft lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900.
