Sample Letter for Requesting Employment Records

Requesting Your Employment Records

Wisconsin employees may have the right to review and obtain copies of certain employment records maintained by their employer. Reviewing your records can help you understand what information your employer has documented about your employment, including information related to hiring, performance, or disciplinary actions.

Making your request in writing can help create a record of when you asked for your employment records and what you requested. Keep a copy of your request for your records.

About This Sample Letter

You can use this sample letter to request a copy of your employment records from your employer. Replace the information in brackets with your own information and make any other changes needed for your situation.

This sample letter is provided for educational and self-advocacy purposes and is not legal advice. For legal advice specific to your situation, please talk with an attorney.

Sample Employment Records Request Letter

[Date of Letter]

[Method of Delivery: Email, U.S. Mail, Hand Delivered, etc.]

[Employer Contact Name]

[Employer's Address]

Re: Request for Employment Records for [Your Name]

Dear [Employer Contact Name]:

I am writing to request a copy of my employment records maintained by [Employer's Name] pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 103.13.

Please provide the records or a written response within seven working days as provided under Wisconsin law. If you have questions about my request, you may contact me using the information below.

Thank you for your attention to this request.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Email: [Your Email Address]