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Who should have access to employee records, and how do you protect sensitive information without violating the law? If you handle this incorrectly, you risk privacy breaches, legal claims, and costly compliance violations. 

In this Quick Tip episode of Biz Help For You, you will learn how to properly manage access to employee records using legal best practices and a clear “need-to-know” framework. You will walk away with a better understanding of what qualifies as an employee record, who inside your organization should and should not have access, how to handle confidential medical and exposure records, and when outside parties may legally request information. 

This episode also breaks down key legal considerations, including employee privacy rights, state-based access laws, OSHA medical and exposure record requirements, retention obligations, and the importance of written policies and secure storage systems. You will gain practical, actionable steps to reduce risk, safeguard sensitive data, and build trust with your workforce. 

If you are a business owner, manager, or HR professional, this episode gives you clarity on how to stay compliant while protecting both your business and your employees. 

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