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This bill amends California Labor Code Section 1198.5 to expand requirements for personnel records, specifically focusing on education and training records. The bill mandates that employers who maintain such records must include specific details like the employee's name, training provider name, training duration and date, core competencies (including skills in equipment or software), and any resulting certifications or qualifications. The bill preserves existing employee rights to inspect and receive copies of their personnel records within 30 calendar days of a written request, with some flexibility to extend that timeframe to 35 days if both parties agree. Employers must maintain these records for at least three years after an employee's termination and can take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the person requesting the records. The bill also introduces a penalty of $750 for employers who fail to comply with these requirements and allows employees to seek injunctive relief. Importantly, the bill does not require state reimbursement for implementing these changes because it is considered to be creating or modifying an infraction. The provisions do not apply to certain types of records, such as those related to criminal investigations or reference letters, and have special considerations for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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