With Labor Law §210-b taking effect on November 8, 2026—less than a month away—employers should begin preparing now for new personnel-record access, notice, and retention obligations.
- Effective November 8, 2026, New York employers must give current and former employees a copy of their personnel record, at no charge, within five business days of a written request.
- Employers must notify employees within 10 days of adding certain negative information to their records, and employees may submit a written rebuttal that becomes part of the record.
- The attorney general enforces the law, with fines of $500 to $2,500 per violation, and retaliation is prohibited. Employers should act now to update policies, recordkeeping and request-intake procedures, notice, and training practices.
Speakers
- Tara Eyer Daub, Partner
- Michael Lingle, Counsel