Employee Files

[masci44]

I had a question about Pa Labor Laws. I have recently been fired from my job and I asked my employee for my employee file. They declined. Is there a way that I can obtain this information?

[LConnell]

According to PA law, you have the right to inspect your file: http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp...Ctr=|901|#1094

[cbg]

Actually, I'm not altogether sure that terminated employees have a right to inspect their files in PA. It would appear that unless you were laid off with re-employment rights or on a leave of absence, you have to be a current employee.

However, the law specifically states that employees do not have a right to have a copy of your file. Perhaps if you were to modify your request to simply being allowed to see it, they might be willing to permit that.

[LConnell]

Because I am curious, I contacted the state. They said that the law is applicable to all employees, even if they were terminated for reasons other than lay-off. However, you must exercise your right within 90 days of termination and, as CBG said, it is for the right to inspect your file. You will need to request permission for a copy. In most cases, employers reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for copying the file.

[lunglady]

Can you also request to see you employee health records? They are the ones written to approve your return to work if out sick more than 3 days?