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Payroll Record Retention Clock
Turn a record date, a check date, and a retention period into a keep-until date and the days that remain.
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Source notes
- U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division — Fact Sheet #21: Recordkeeping Requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act
For covered employees, records can include hours worked and wages paid. Ask about the records that apply to the work and employer.
Reviewed 2026-10-10. Coverage and record requirements depend on the worker, employer, and law. This guide does not state that federal law always requires pay stubs.
What this App does not do
This App counts days and years from the dates you enter. It does not give legal advice or decide which retention rule applies.
This free App has no paid features. It does not contact an agency, employer, bank, seller, provider, or other person.