Right to Inspect Personnel Files in WA
Under Washington Labor Regulations, does an employee have a right to inspect their personnel file? Here’s my point of view (NOTE: please read our DISCLAIMER before proceeding).
RIGHT TO INSPECT PERSONNEL FILE: RCW 49.12.240
Chapter 49.12.240 RCW is the relevant law, and it provides as follows:
Chapter 49.12.240 RCW is the relevant law, and it provides as follows:
Every employer shall, at least annually, upon the request of an employee, permit that employee to inspect any or all of his or her own personnel file(s).
RCW 49.12.240 (emphasis added).
Thus, it appears that employees working in Washington State have a right to inspect their personnel file at least once a year upon proper request.
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–gw
