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SB 2498·RI·senate

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- INSPECTION OF PERSONNEL FILES

IntroducedFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Burke (D)
Latest Action

03/04/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 4, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that any employee can request to view their personnel file with at least seven days’ notice, and the employer must allow the inspection during business hours and provide a copy within ten business days, charging only reasonable fees. It limits inspections to three times per year and sets record‑keeping and penalty provisions for non‑compliance. The measure aims to increase transparency in employment decisions.

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