Can you charge your employees for copies of their personal records?
140888
I am not aware of ANY state that prohibits this action.  In Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, and Missouri the employer is permitted to charge per copy as well as "administrative costs associated" with the service.  Typically the costs associated with such a service is regulated by administrative law as enacted by the state employment office.  Check with your local office.
556454
There is usually a way to look at public records for free, if you go to the location itself. You have to be really specific and know exactly what you are looking for though, dates, names, etc,. Otherwise you can waste hours looking though log books or unindexed records. What you are paying for typically is photocopies or technology improvements to make these records web search-able or at least posted to a computer terminal. Some public records contain sensitive information and it is not in the government's best interest to make the data widely available (people's soc numbers, drivers license, birth records, etc,.). There is always the free alternative, but it usually will cost you more in your time than letting the professional have a crack at it.
650714
You should ask for a copy and take it to a Lawyer to have him/her check over the legal ramifications of the document and if your company has any right in doing so.
628947
Yes, but they are not normally issued to individuals.  \n\nYou can get them, but they charge an extra fee.
262097
where I work you can make an appointment to see your file. You can also add your own comments to you file. I'm sure they will let you. You could also contact the labor Board to see what your state laws are.
93112
public records not free usually 7-$9.00
460861
I don't believe they can. The court should be sending a notification to your employer regarding the garnishment, how much, and where to send it, but No, I don't believe it is legal for your HR Department to send out any personal information on you to anyone.
397275
Not 100% sure.  The law says they must have a legitimate reason to access your records.  I'm sure they are checking for your last address and employment history.\n\nI'm gonna bet it's legal though.  ;(
1182889
I don't think that it is legal because the records are yours. The MD may have you pay for the copies but I think that under federal law, they have to give them to you.
723662
I have a copy of my medical records both Hospital & GP. \n\nI also have a copy of one of my childrens medical records. Hospital. \n\nThey are photocopied records. I understand you have to pay for them but do not know what they cost as mine were given to me following a hospital breach. \n\nThey waived the fees as a gesture.
483742
yes - you're entitled to a copy of any information that anybody, company or government, holds about you. its to do with the data protection act.
216297
If this is a private agency there would not be any requirement for them to make copies, and in many states in would be illegal for them to make copies of it (for this type of paperwork).  Once you handed over the paperwork you no longer owned/controled it.  \n\nIf this is a state agency there could be a requirement (law) that it can not be provided outside the agency.
239029
Yes, though this law usually varies from state to state.  The employer must keep records of the time you work to prove that you aren't due overtime pay -- unless you are exempt from overtime, in which case they don't need time cards for you but should keep them anyway.
645325
I don't think so. Many companies give incentives to employees and their friends and families to refer business. As long as you're not doing anything unethical, its fine.
1168157
An application with payment can be made to your state's registrar of public records or similar named agency. Check your phone book.
1057459
They had to fill with the IRS just like you did and a copy of your W-2 was mailed out by them.  There would have to be a copy  available there, but even if they are no longer in business, they would have to still have their records secured. Check with the IRS\nor any accountant....if you have the extra few bucks they will charge you.
366461
No matter where you work, you are supposed to be issued a pay stub. Regardless of the payments being direct deposit, or payed to you via check, the record of as far as how many hours you worked, how much taxes you've paid year to date, you have a right to that info. It's ok for your boss to keep the originals, but you are still entitled to a copy. That helps you prevent any mistakes regarding your W2's that your receive at the end of the year. If your employer is not in compliance, you can actually report him to the state.