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New WA law provides workers easier access to files

New WA law provides workers easier access to files

Update: 2025-07-29
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New WA law provides workers easier access to files A new Washington law ensures employees quick access to their personnel files, which are necessary for many things including filing for workers' compensation and unemployment claims.

Employers must now provide copies of the files when requested within 21 days or face possible legal action.

Jesse Wing, an employment attorney in Seattle, noted under the old law, many employers ignored or restricted requests.
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New WA law provides workers easier access to files

New WA law provides workers easier access to files