New York S06190 requires employers to allow employees and former employees to review and copy their personnel files upon written request.

New York S06190 amends the labor law and civil service law to grant employees and former employees the right to review and copy their personnel files. Employers must provide the opportunity to review and copy the files within ten days of a written request, at no cost to the employee. The employer must also provide one copy of the entire personnel file and any material added after the initial copy was provided. Employers who fail to comply without good cause are subject to a civil fine. Employees, former employees, or the department may seek equitable relief in court, including an injunction.

New York S06190 requires employers to allow employees and former employees to review and copy their personnel files upon written request.

New York S06190 amends the labor law and civil service law to grant employees and former employees the right to review and copy their personnel files. Employers must provide the opportunity to review and copy the files within ten days of a written request, at no cost to the employee. The employer must also provide one copy of the entire personnel file and any material added after the initial copy was provided. Employers who fail to comply without good cause are subject to a civil fine. Employees, former employees, or the department may seek equitable relief in court, including an injunction.