Can you FOIA payroll?
WHD FOIA Information The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows any person the right to request access to Wage and Hour Division records, data or information.
Does FOIA apply to employers?
FOIA requests often seek employee discipline records, which can contain sensitive information for both the employee and the employer. Together, courts have interpreted these Acts to require disclosure of disciplinary records (including investigatory notes, letters of reprimand, etc.)
Are personnel files subject to FOIA?
The Department routinely receives FOIA requests seeking personnel information of federal employees. B. Determinations made under FOIA regarding the extent to which personal privacy can be protected generally require an individualized case-by-case analysis.
What can you get under the Freedom of Information Act?
Freedom of information laws allow access by the general public to data held by national governments. The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) gives you a general right of access to information held by us and other Commonwealth agencies (departments and authorities).
Can an employee make a Freedom of Information request?
Freedom of information requests can also be made by organisations, for example a newspaper, a campaign group, or a company. Employees of a public authority can make requests to their own employer, although good internal communications and staff relations will normally avoid the need for this.
What is a Section 83 request?
So what is Section 83? It’s the section within the EEOC Compliance Manual that governs the disclosure of material within a charge file. Under this section, written requests can be made by a Respondent/employer if it is a named defendant in a lawsuit.
Who is allowed to make a FOI request?
Any individual or organisation can make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
What are the nine exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act UK?
Non-absolute Exemptions – public interest test does apply:
| Section of the FOI Act | Exemption |
|---|---|
| S(2) 36 | Prejudice to effective conduct of public affairs |
| S(2) 38 | Health & Safety |
| S(2) 39 | Environmental information |
| S(2) 40 | Personal information relating to a third party |
Do you have to pay for freedom of information?
Can a public authority charge for a request? Yes, a public authority can charge you for the costs of sending the information, such as photocopying and postage.
Can I ask my employer for my personal data?
The short answer is ‘yes’. You have a right to make a SAR to your employer, asking to see your personnel files, at any time. Your employer has the right to ask why you want to see your files, but must then provide all your records to you.