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Washington Expands Employee Access to Personnel Files

Washington law provides employees with the right to inspect their personnel file annually upon request. In April, the Washington legislature amended the personnel file access requirements. The updated ...
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Washington’s Revised Personnel File Law: Practical Considerations for Employers

Seyfarth Synopsis: Washington’s personnel file law (RCW 49.12.240, 49.12.250, 49.12.260, and 49.12.261), amended effective July 27, 2025, marks a significant overhaul in an employer’s obligations ...