Washington Expands Employee Rights to Personnel Files
Washington’s Industrial Welfare Act (“IWA”) (RCW 49.12) was recently amended to strengthen employee access to personnel files. Key Takeaways for Employers What changed: Four major updates: Personnel file defined – The law now specifies what a “personnel file” includes, clarifying employer recordkeeping obligations. 21-day response deadline – Employers must provide an employee (or their designee)...