NY S00099

Establishes new Labor Law section 210-b requiring employers to provide employees access to their personnel records, including job application, performance evaluations, disciplinary notices, and compensation information within five business days of written request at no cost.

Mandates employers notify employees within ten days of placing negative information in their personnel record that may affect employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or disciplinary action.

Allows employees to dispute inaccurate information and submit written statements explaining their position, which must be included in the record when transmitted to third parties.

Requires employers to retain complete personnel records for three years after employment termination and prohibits retaliation against employees exercising these rights, with violations punishable by fines of $500 to $2,500.

Permits employees to sue for violations in court, with remedies including up to $20,000 in liquidated damages, attorney's fees, reinstatement, and front pay if appropriate, with a two-year statute of limitations.