Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment in private and government sectors
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and ensuring equal treatment of employees regardless of protected characteristics
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships and workplace conditions that may vary by jurisdiction
Privacy Protection Laws: Regulations governing the handling and protection of personal information in employment context
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal obligations regarding the protection of sensitive business and personal information in employment communications
Record Keeping Requirements: Federal and state mandates for maintaining employment-related documentation and correspondence
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing the privacy of electronic communications, relevant if the thank you letter is sent electronically
Contractual Law Principles: Legal framework governing formation of contracts to avoid unintended modifications to employment terms through correspondence
Immigration Law Compliance: Federal regulations regarding work authorization and employment eligibility verification (I-9 process)
At-Will Employment Doctrine: State-specific legal principle defining the employment relationship and terms of termination
