Personnel Handbook: Access to Personnel File

Policy Statement

Personnel records are maintained in the Human Resources Department and are protected by the Privacy Act. Employees are entitled to review their individual personnel files in the presence of the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. A request to review a file should be made in advance to the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. Files may not be removed from the Human Resources office.

All personnel information is strictly confidential. Written authorization is required before any personal information can be released to anyone other than the employee. Any forms related to loans, grants, etc., should be sent directly to the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources for completion.