Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Re: file on employee

I am not completely clear on the circumstances in which you speak of, however, a supervisor may be in a position to review the HR file. However, most documents in the HR file should be kept private. Each situation is different and without facts I could not advise more clearly. Sorry.

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Sincerely, Beth Mora

Re: file on employee

Yes, an employee is entitled to demand review of their actual file and to request copies thereof. Such rights also extend to information, if any, kept outside of personnel files, such as supervisor's daily records, diaries, etc. Your employer must give you access to your file(s) upon request.

Rules for state employees, state agencies and public schools are different from this general rule. If you feel you may fall into one of these exceptions, request a consulation with a local attorney experienced in wage and hour laws through your County's Bar Association.

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