Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Does an employee have a right to demand to see what is in the employee's personnel file?
Asked on 12/12/12, 11:32 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
You have a right on reasonable notice to look and review, and to obtain a copy of anything you signed.
Answered on 12/12/12, 11:40 am
Michael Kirschbaum
Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum
You should look up and be familiar with California Labor Code section 1198.5. However, you only have the right to obtain copies of documents you have signed, not the entire personnel file.
Answered on 12/12/12, 11:51 am