On Sep. 9, 2026, NY LEG reported governor approved bill A02107 as Chapter 293.
On May 19, NY LEG passed bill re employees' access to personnel records.
NY LEG passed A 2107 (S 3460) on granting employees access to personnel records.
Amended Labor law to add new section NY LEG 31-7-210-b on personnel records.
Bill Provisions
Employees fair opportunity access personnel records at least 2x year at all NY worksite
Employers need furnish records 5 business days of written request from employee.
Notify employees when negative information affecting qualification for employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, possibility subject to disciplinary action is filed.
Employees also be able to submit written statement into their personnel file if disagree with content, and to pursue an action for injunctive relief to remove false information.
Legislative History
On Jan. 7, 2026, bill introduced into Senate; on Apr. 22, 2026, bill passed Senate.
On Apr. 22, 2026, bill introduced into Assembly; on May 19, 2026, passed Assembly.
Effectiveness
Act will take effect on the sixtieth (60) day after it has become law.
Sep. 2026 NY LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 9, 2026, NY LEG reported governor approved bill A02107 as Chapter 293.
Regulators
NY LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Ch. 293, 9/9/2026; PR, 9/9/2026; Bill, A02107, S3460, 5/19/2026; Citation: NY LEG 31-7;
