Does a worker have the right to receive a copy of their employee file from an employer upon request?
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Does a worker have the right to receive a copy of their employee file from an employer upon request?
i was under the impression that an employee has a right to their employee file
with an employer if requested. I have asked for this and my employer says they do not give employees a copy of their file.
Asked on June 6, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
While there is no federal law governing personnel files, many states have passed laws that grant workers the right to view or copy at least some of the contents of their personnel records. However, my research suggests that this is not the case in GA. Accordingly, you have no legal recourse to force you employer to give it to you or even let you see it.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
While there is no federal law governing personnel files, many states have passed laws that grant workers the right to view or copy at least some of the contents of their personnel records. However, my research suggests that this is not the case in GA. Accordingly, you have no legal recourse to force you employer to give it to you or even let you see it.
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