In a recent column featured in the Rochester Business Journal, HSE Partner and Labor & Employment Attorney Luke Wright examines New York’s newly enacted personnel file access law and its impact on employers across the state.
Effective November 8, 2026, the law grants employees and former employees the right to access their personnel records while creating new requirements for employers related to record retention, employee notifications, and response timelines. Luke outlines the law’s key provisions, discusses areas where further guidance is expected, and offers practical steps employers can take now to prepare.
As employers navigate this latest employment law development, reviewing personnel record practices, notification procedures, and related workplace policies can help ensure compliance before the law takes effect.