What to Do When Employees Request Their Personnel File

In this episode, Miller Johnson employment attorneys Rebecca Strauss and Sarah Willey walk through everything HR needs to know when you get a request for an employee's personnel file — whether it's from the employee, a former employee, or their lawyer. They walk through the real case facts, explain where things went wrong, and offer takeaways for HR professionals to avoid similar (and costly) mistakes. Tune in as we explore what Michigan's Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act requires, and offer strategic tips on: What you must include (hint: it's more than you think) What should be excluded How to respond to subpoenas or third-party requests Best practices for protecting your company Whether you're in HR or a business owner trying to avoid missteps, this episode breaks it all down in clear, practical terms.