What kinds of information about employees do I need to keep private from other employees?
HRCalifornia
California’s constitutional right to privacy protects employee personnel files from improper disclosure to third parties. As a general rule, financial records should be kept confidential.
Employers must establish appropriate procedures to ensure all employee medical records and information will remain confidential and will be protected from unauthorized use and disclosure. It is recommended that another personnel file be maintained containing the more confidential information.
Records of investigations, such as those related to sexual harassment, should be kept
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