CA SB1252

Clarifies that employees have the right to receive a copy of employment records, in addition to inspecting them, upon reasonable request to the employer.

Requires employers to comply with requests to inspect or receive copies of employment records within 21 calendar days from the date of the request.

Establishes a $750 penalty that current or former employees or the Labor Commissioner can recover if an employer fails to permit inspection or receipt of records within the 21-day timeframe.

Allows employers to charge the actual cost of reproduction if they provide copies of records, and permits them to verify the identity of requesting current or former employees.

States that this amendment is declaratory of existing law rather than a substantive change.