Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed S3460 into law, adding Section 201-b to the New York Labor Law, to govern employee access to personnel records. Effective November 8, 2026, this new law grants current and former employees the right to review and dispute their personnel records. Employers should prepare now to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
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New York Mandates Employee Access to Their Personnel Records

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