Personnel File

California Labor Code § 1198.5 Expanded: Your Right to Your Training Records 

If you’ve been terminated for “not following procedure,” or laid off and told you weren’t “qualified for the position,” your training records could be helpful in evaluating potential employment claims. As of January 1, 2026, California law gives employees the right to access their training records through a personnel file request. California regularly updates its […]

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Personnel File Request Under California Labor Code § 1198.5

When something feels wrong at work, employment records can help reveal what really happened. A sudden termination, unexpected disciplinary notice, negative performance review, missing wages, changed job duties, or suspicious performance write-up may raise serious questions about an employer’s actions. In many California employment cases, personnel files, payroll records, and signed employment documents can provide

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