California Expands Requirements for Personnel Records Production

California law already provides current or past employees (or their representative) the right to inspect and receive a copy of personnel records relating to their job performance or any grievances, if their employer maintains them. 

Effective January 1, 2026, the new requirement expands the state labor code’s definition of “personnel records” to include education and training documents. Employers are required to make the personnel file records available for viewing at reasonable intervals and times, but no later than 30 calendar days from the date they receive a written request.

Fisher & Phillips LLP:
New California Law Will Broaden Requirements for Personnel Records Production: 5 Things Employers Should Know