United States: New York State employers required to notify employees of negative information concerning them

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The news. Since 8 November 2026, employers in New York State have been subject to new obligations regarding employees’ access to their personal data. They must notify employees when they enter information into their personnel record that could negatively affect them with respect to employment, promotion, transfer, a pay rise, or potential disciplinary proceedings.

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