Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: NY’s New Personnel Records Law

The Labor and Employment Podcast · Oct 1, 2026 · 35m

Rosemary Enright and Michael Sciotti discuss New York State’s new Access to Personnel Records Law, taking effect November 8, 2026. The episode explains who is covered, what records may qualify, and why employers should begin preparing now. They also highlight key compliance issues, including employee access rights, copy obligations, record retention, dispute procedures, confidentiality concerns, and practical updates to handbooks, forms, and HR processes. Stay tuned for updates on this new law.