University of Delaware
Policies and Procedures Manual

Section: Personnel
Policy Number: 4-18
Policy Name: Access to Personnel Records
Date: September 7, 1999

1. PURPOSE

   To outline the procedures for access to personnel records.

2. POLICY

   Individual personnel files are maintained in the HR Systems Administration Office. In addition, separate personnel files may be maintained in the employee's department.

   Upon written request, data in the employee's personnel files, with the exception of confidential employment references sent to or solicited by the University, shall be available for inspection by the individual employee with proper identification. Records must be reviewed in the presence of an official in the particular records office or department, and may not be removed. Employees shall make an appointment with the personnel official, at the appropriate records office or department, indicating the specific information desired to be reviewed.

   Copies of specific information, with the exception noted above, may be supplied at the employee's expense

Submitted by: Labor Relations

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