am I within my legal rights to view my personnel file?

Question

New York, USA

Answer 1

so far NO ONE can tell you because we don't know in what country, state or planet you reside.

EDITED BASED ON LOCATION:

Granting employees access to their personnel files and candid job references by employers are statutorily protected activities in most states. New York is not among one of those states.

In fact, New York has consistently been among the minority of states that have yet to enact legislation regarding either access to personnel files or protection for employers giving honest references.

Almost all states, including some of the most populous ones such as California, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, currently have laws or regulations giving individuals the right to inspect their personnel files, but some with restrictions. At least thirty-six states grant some degree of statutory protection to reference givers.

EDITED BASED ON OTHER ANSWERS:

If you posted that Yes, there is a legal right in New York to view your personnel file, then please post the citation or statute.

There is no such right under New York law.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

depends on where you are, mate.

that file is likely the property of your employer. As such, local law probably controls whether you have the 'right' to view it.

of course, even if the law doesn't say you have the right, your employer may allow you to do so at their discretion.


did you ask?


GL

Answer 4

Yes you are and if you need some leverage with your employer just refer to the Freedom of Information Act and the Right to Privacy Act. I just did letters for 15 employees who were wanting copies of their file and THEY GOT THEM after being told it was "not company policy".

Answer 5

yes you are. most employers will say you cannot see it but if you really push the issue and threaten to get an attorney they will sit you down in a room and allow you to view it. You are not allowed to remove anything or make copies.

Answer 6

Yes you are, as long as it is information relevant to you under the data protection act. Request it in writing to the relevant body holding your info.

Answer 7

Always. I can view your personnel file.

Answer 8

Yes you are I think.

Answer 9

i dunno..ud think it be fine right..but who kows in this messed up time..

Answer 10

yes you are.