Bill amends the Personnel record review act, gives the employee rights to inspect, copy, receive copies of his/her personnel files, employment contracts and handbooks.
Also, employer policies or procedures that involve qualifications for employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discharge, or other disciplinary action.
An employer, upon employee's written request, will grant at least 2 requests in a calendar year to inspect, copy, receive copies of records to which he/she has a right.
If employer does not maintain records in one or more of the categories requested, the employer may respond in writing that it does not maintain records for the category.
If employee can access the records, employer will give instruction on how to access it.
An employer shall not gather or keep a record of an employee's associations, political activities, publications, or non employment activities unless given written consent.
Exceptions include reference letters, test documents, staff planning, investigations.
If employer is alleged to have violated the Act and DoL failed to resolve the complaint within 180 days of filing, employee may commence an action in the circuit court.
Legislative History
On Feb. 17, 2023, bill introduced in House; on Apr. 19, 2024, bill was passed in House.
On Apr. 24, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on May 21, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Jun. 18, 2024, bill was delivered to the governor and is pending review.
Effectiveness
If approved, bill will become effective on Jun. 1, 2025.
