Employee Personnel Files and the Basics of Payday Laws in California

Current and former employees have the right to inspect their personnel files, and employers must provide a copy of the personnel records upon written request within 30 calendar days from the date the employer received the request. Also, employers must retain former employees’ personnel files for a minimum of three years following the individual’s separation from the company.

Jackson Lewis:
Fundamentals of Personnel Files for Employers in California

California also mandates that employers establish regular paydays and notify employees of these dates. The frequency of paydays depends on the type of work and the agreement between the employer and the employee.

State of California, Department of Industrial Relations:
Paydays, Pay Periods, and the Final Wages

Jackson Lewis:
The Basics on Paydays and Pay Periods for Employers in California