Employment records

[PurpleHairUnicorn]

I have requested a copy of my employment records ( start date, stop date, pay rate) and a copy of my last employee evaluation (which I received a copy of but have since lost, I was at this particular hospital in 2001), and was informed that I could not have a copy of these things since they were hospital property. I was just wondering if it is legal to deny ME access to MY employment records and evaluations that I signed and received copies of. This was for a HCA hospital that closed. I was NOT fired, I left full time employment because the hospital was closing, but was per diem until the hospital closed. Any info or resourses would be appreciated...Thanks

[buildingmyfaith57]

i had one employer that told me that we have that right. and another employer that refuse to give me my paper work.

[nrsjo]

Try contacting the Illinois department of labor, they might be able to tell you what rights you have as an employee.

[PurpleHairUnicorn]

Thanks I didn't think of that, perhaps I'll try the TN board of labor as this is where the corporate office is supposed to be located