http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/06/01/employee-personnel-files/ Where HR Professionals Seek Answers Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:22:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/06/01/employee-personnel-files/#comment-14491 Caitlin Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:15:57 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/?p=4585#comment-14491 Hi Marina! In most states, the employee has no right to view any of the personnel files. We suggest the employer keep them private unless they are subpeonaed by a court. However, there is no law that would prevent the employer from showing the employee her own medical information. HTH, and thanks for reading the blogs!~ Caitlin Hi Marina! In most states, the employee has no right to view any of the personnel files. We suggest the employer keep them private unless they are subpeonaed by a court. However, there is no law that would prevent the employer from showing the employee her own medical information. HTH, and thanks for reading the blogs!~ Caitlin

]]> http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/06/01/employee-personnel-files/#comment-14488 Marina Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:51:45 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/?p=4585#comment-14488 When an employee requests to look at their personnel file - can they view all their files including their medical. If the file contins only the information they brought to use concerning their absences, is there any reason they would not be able to view it? When an employee requests to look at their personnel file - can they view all their files including their medical. If the file contins only the information they brought to use concerning their absences, is there any reason they would not be able to view it?

]]> http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/06/01/employee-personnel-files/#comment-14117 Caitlin Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:38:05 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/?p=4585#comment-14117 Hi James! Personnel files are business records and generally the board has the right to review business records. Again, all medical information should be kept in a confidential file and the board should not have access to that unless they have a legitimate need to know that information. HTH, and thanks for reading the blogs!~ Caitlin Hi James! Personnel files are business records and generally the board has the right to review business records. Again, all medical information should be kept in a confidential file and the board should not have access to that unless they have a legitimate need to know that information. HTH, and thanks for reading the blogs!~ Caitlin

]]> http://www.humanresourceblog.com/2009/06/01/employee-personnel-files/#comment-14025 James Gilbert Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:46:20 +0000 http://www.humanresourceblog.com/?p=4585#comment-14025 Does executive priviledge to review personnel records extend to members of the Board of Directors? Does executive priviledge to review personnel records extend to members of the Board of Directors?

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