EmploymentQuestion 1082 of 1605
Under Labor Code §1198.5, a current or former employee generally has the right to:
a.Inspect and receive a copy of their own personnel records within a reasonable time
b.Access other employees' confidential files
c.Demand a raise on request
d.Rewrite their own performance reviews
Explanation
Labor Code §1198.5 gives employees (and former employees) the right to inspect and copy their own personnel records relating to performance and any grievance, generally within 30 days of a written request. Employers must maintain these records and produce them on request.
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