New California Law Will Broaden Requirements for Personnel Records Production: 5 Things Employers Should Know
Golden State employers that maintain education or training records will now be required to share copies with current or former employees under a recent law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. C alifornia law already provides current or past employees (or their representative) the right to inspect and receive a copy of personnel records relating to their job performance or any grievances, if their employer maintains them. But SB 513 , effective J anuary 1, expands the state labor code’s definition of “personnel records” to include education and training documents. Employers are required to make the personnel file records available for viewing at reasonable intervals and times, but no later than 30 calendar days from the date they receive a written request. Here’s how the law could impact your business and the records you keep. 5 Things to Know About SB 513 1. “Personnel records” now include education and training records. Employers that maintain such documents should ensu...