Bill > H1696

This bill aims to clarify the personnel records statute in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. Defines the terms "employee," "employer," and "personnel record" for the purposes of the law. 2. Requires employers with 20 or more employees to notify current employees within 45 days of placing any negative information in their personnel record that could affect their employment, promotion, compensation, or disciplinary action. 3. Gives employees the right to review their personnel record within 5 business days of a written request, and to receive a copy of their record within 5 business days of a written request, up to 2 times per calendar year. 4. Allows employees to submit a written statement explaining their position on any disagreement with information in their personnel record, which must be included when the information is transmitted to a third party. 5. Requires employers with 20 or more employees to retain complete personnel records for 3 years after an employee's termination, and to maintain any relevant records during any legal proceedings involving the employee. 6. Imposes a fine of $500 to $2,500 for violating the provisions of this law, which is enforced by the state Attorney General.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1696