Washington HB1308 mandates employers to provide employees and former employees access to their personnel files within 21 days of request.

Washington HB1308 amends state law to require employers to allow employees and former employees to inspect their personnel files upon request, within 21 days. Employers must provide copies of job application records, performance evaluations, disciplinary records, leave and accommodation records, payroll records, employment agreements, and other designated records. Employees and former employees can request corrections or rebuttals to be included in their files. The bill also establishes statutory damages for non-compliance and allows for private legal action to enforce these provisions.

Washington HB1308 mandates employers to provide employees and former employees access to their personnel files within 21 days of request.

Washington HB1308 amends state law to require employers to allow employees and former employees to inspect their personnel files upon request, within 21 days. Employers must provide copies of job application records, performance evaluations, disciplinary records, leave and accommodation records, payroll records, employment agreements, and other designated records. Employees and former employees can request corrections or rebuttals to be included in their files. The bill also establishes statutory damages for non-compliance and allows for private legal action to enforce these provisions.