As an employer, you’re required by federal and state laws to collect certain employee information, from tax forms to job-related documentation, while also limiting who can access that data and how ...

The Department of Government Efficiency and affiliated staff can maintain their access to federal employees' personal information and files, an appeal court has ruled, ensuring the group can tap into ...

Washington State has long required employers to allow employees to inspect their own personnel files, but the relevant statutes previously did not define what qualifies as a “personnel file” nor ...

Since Washington's new personnel‑file law—SHB 1308—went into effect on July 27, 2025, it has fundamentally changed the risk landscape for every employer in the state. And plaintiffs' attorneys know it ...