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● Affirmative action plans The plan generally must be kept for the duration of the federal contract. Records of complaints should be kept at least one year. Documentation of good faith efforts and support data are kept for two years. ● Building contracts The Davis-Bacon Act requires most federal construction contractors and subcontractors to keep employee records, including payroll records, during the course of the contract work and for three years after final payments and all other pending matters close. Independent Contractors: Employers often utilize independent contractors as part of their workforce. Independent contractors are just that, contractors, not employees, and their files should not be kept with employee personnel records. Sherry Downer is Director at Fennemore Craig in Tucson. She focuses her practice in business and employment law. For more information, please call (520) 879-6852 or email [email protected]. www.arizcc.com Arizona contractor & community