This week, the Washington Legislature passed HB 1308, a bill that, if signed into law, will change Washington employer’s responsibilities for personnel file requests. While not yet in effect, the ...

Washington State has long required employers to allow employees to inspect their own personnel files, but the relevant statutes previously did not define what qualifies as a “personnel file” nor ...

The Department of Government Efficiency and affiliated staff can maintain their access to federal employees' personal information and files, an appeal court has ruled, ensuring the group can tap into ...