Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment that must be referenced when verifying employment details
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin - relevant for ensuring non-discriminatory language in the letter
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal regulations ensuring equal opportunity in employment practices and documentation
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination, including in documentation and references
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination, including in employment documentation
State Labor Codes: State-specific requirements governing employment relationships and documentation requirements
State Employment Verification Requirements: State-specific laws governing how employment history and details can be verified and documented
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations protecting employee information and personal data in employment documentation
Truth in Reference Laws: Laws governing the accuracy and truthfulness of employment references and verification letters
Defamation Laws: Legal framework protecting against false statements that could harm an individual's reputation in employment documentation
Privacy Protection Requirements: Regulations governing the handling and disclosure of personal information in employment documentation
Record Retention Policies: Legal requirements for maintaining employment records and documentation
Service Letter Laws: State-specific laws requiring employers to provide written statements about former employees' service (required in some states)
