CA SB513

Expands the definition of "personnel records" that employees have a right to inspect and copy to explicitly include education and training records

Requires employers who maintain education and training records to include: employee name, training provider name, duration and date of training, core competencies covered (including equipment or software skills), and any resulting certification or qualification

Employers must provide personnel records for inspection within 30 calendar days of a written request (extendable to 35 days by mutual written agreement), with copies available at actual reproduction cost

Employers must retain personnel records for at least 3 years after an employee's termination

Violations carry a $750 penalty recoverable by the employee or Labor Commissioner, and employers who fail to comply may face infraction charges