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This bill amends California Labor Code Section 1198.5 to expand employees' rights to access their personnel records by explicitly including education and training records. The bill requires employers to maintain comprehensive training records that include specific details such as the employee's name, training provider, duration and date of training, core competencies (including skills in equipment or software), and resulting certifications or qualifications. Employees and former employees have the right to inspect and receive copies of these records within 30 calendar days of a written request, with some flexibility to extend this timeframe by mutual agreement. Employers can only make one request per year from a former employee and may take reasonable steps to verify the requester's identity. The bill also introduces penalties for non-compliance, including a $750 penalty for failing to provide records within the specified timeframe, and allows employees to seek injunctive relief and recover legal costs. Notably, the bill exempts certain types of records from these requirements, such as those related to criminal investigations and reference letters, and provides special provisions for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. The legislation aims to establish minimum standards for personnel record access while allowing for potential additional rules through employer-employee agreements.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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