Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Pennsylvania

Freedom of information act

If a company fires or lays-off a group of individuals, am I able to submit a written request for the names and addresses of those individuals under the Freedom of information act and who would I send this request to?


Asked on 2/03/05, 12:33 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Freedom of information act

FOIA applies only to the federal government. Private business is not required to respond.

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Answered on 2/03/05, 2:16 pm
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: Freedom of information act

No. The freedom of information act only applies to federal government actions. And, there is a state law which covers state government agencies. Private companies do not have any 'freedom of information.' Their information is private.

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Answered on 2/03/05, 5:47 pm


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