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G.L. c. 149, § 52C — notice within 10 days of anything negative, and a review within 5 business days
Told within 10 days. In Massachusetts, an employer notifies an employee within 10 days of putting anything in their personnel record that is, has been or may be used against their qualification for employment, promotion, transfer or pay, or toward discipline.
On an employee's written request, the employer provides a chance to review the personnel record at the workplace during business hours within 5 business days, and a copy within 5 business days of a written request for one. An employer need not allow more than 2 reviews in a calendar year, not counting one prompted by negative information.
Sources for this section (1)
- G.L. c. 149, § 52C — Personnel records
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