SB5345 amends Washington state law to enhance access to personnel records for employees and former employees.

SB5345 revises Washington state law to improve access to personnel records for employees and former employees. It mandates that employers provide a copy of an employee's personnel file within 21 days of a request, at no cost. Employees and former employees can inspect their files annually and request corrections or rebuttals. Employers must furnish former employees with a signed statement detailing the discharge date and reasons, if applicable. The bill also establishes statutory damages for late provision of personnel files and allows for private legal actions after a notice of intent to sue.

SB5345 amends Washington state law to enhance access to personnel records for employees and former employees.

SB5345 revises Washington state law to improve access to personnel records for employees and former employees. It mandates that employers provide a copy of an employee's personnel file within 21 days of a request, at no cost. Employees and former employees can inspect their files annually and request corrections or rebuttals. Employers must furnish former employees with a signed statement detailing the discharge date and reasons, if applicable. The bill also establishes statutory damages for late provision of personnel files and allows for private legal actions after a notice of intent to sue.