Employer delaying W-2s due to HR medical leave - What are my rights?

Natasha Ivanova · 2025-01-24T08:00:00.000Z

My employer (local government) is refusing to issue W-2s until March because the HR person is on medical leave. They claim no one else can access the system. They acknowledged they'll pay IRS fines but that doesn't help me file my taxes. What are my options? This cant be legal right?