States may have laws that limit or otherwise regulate an employee's access to their personnel file. Employers should determine whether there are restrictions they can place on access to personnel files that are governed by state law.
This map summarizes state laws regulating access to personnel files. The information provided includes whether access to the records is limited, whether copies of the files can be made, whether an employer agent can be present during viewing, and whether there is a dispute procedure specified.
Click on a state on the map below for a summary of which laws, if any, your state has that regulate access to personnel files.