CT HB05235

Employers must permit employees to inspect and copy their personnel files within three business days of a written request, during regular business hours at or near the workplace.

Employers must retain personnel files for at least one year after an employee's termination.

Former employees may request to inspect and copy their personnel files within one year of termination, with employers having ten business days to comply.

Employers must provide employees with a copy of any disciplinary action within one business day and must immediately provide notice of termination.

Employees may submit a written statement disputing information in their personnel file, which must be maintained with the file and included in any disclosures to third parties; employers must include notice of this right in disciplinary actions, termination notices, and performance evaluations.