10/16/2026
📁 NY EMPLOYERS: A new personnel file law takes effect November 8.
Here’s what’s changing:
✅ Current AND former employees can request their personnel file up to twice per year
✅ Employers have 5 business days to provide it after a written request
✅ Employees must be notified within 10 days when negative information is added to their file
✅ Employees can submit a written dispute that becomes part of their file
✅ Personnel records must be kept for 3 years after termination
Now is the time to make sure you have a process in place for handling requests. It’s also a great reason to take a fresh look at your employee handbook. If it hasn’t been updated in a while, this is your sign!
Our HR team can review your current practices and help you get ready before November 8. Give us a call at (585) 347-1300 or visit bene-care.com.