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1998 SESSION

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HB 62 Labor and employment; inspection of personnel files.

Introduced by: Robert D. Orrock, Sr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Labor and employment; inspection of personnel files. Authorizes employees to inspect, review, and copy materials contained in their personnel files. A "personnel file" includes: applications for employment, wage or salary information, notices of commendations, warning or discipline notices, authorization for a deduction or withholding of pay, fringe benefit information, leave records, employment history with the employer, salary information, job title and dates of change, retirement record, attendance records and performance evaluations. A "personnel file" does not include records of an employee relating to the investigation of a possible criminal offense; letters of reference; documents which are being developed or prepared for use in civil, criminal or grievance procedures; or medical records. The bill authorizes an employee to photocopy his personnel file, but also establishes that personnel files are the property of the employer. The Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry is responsible for administering the provisions of this bill, and may promulgate any regulations necessary for enforcement. Additionally, any person who suffers loss as a result of a violation of this bill may initiate an action to recover damages and attorney's fees.


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