HR Management: New York

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Summary

• New York does not require private employers to provide employees with access to their personnel files. See Employees' Right to Inspect Personnel Records.
• Upon presenting proof of identity, a public officer may inspect the employment-related records pertaining to the officer. See Employees' Right to Inspect Personnel Records.
• Disclosing an employee's personnel files may be considered illegal retaliation under certain circumstances. See Disclosure of Personnel Records.