FMLA Recordkeeping

onvoy

We currently place all current requests, certifications, etc. for employees in a binder that is specifically for FML. When the employee's year ends, we place all of the information in the employee's medical file. I understand that we need to keep all FML records for 3 years. My question is: Do we keep all requests and their corresponding paperwork if they are denied?

I am proposing we keep everything for 3 years and place all paperwork in binders for the 3 year period. At that point, once the 3 years pass, then can we shred the paperwork?

Thank you!