EmploymentQuestion 1078 of 1632
Under Labor Code §1174, employers must keep employee payroll and personnel records for at least:
a.One week
b.Six months
c.30 days
d.Three years
Explanation
Labor Code §1174 requires employers to maintain payroll records (including hours worked and wages paid) for at least three years, and to keep them available for inspection. Good recordkeeping protects the employer in wage disputes, audits, and workers' compensation matters.
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