Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Core federal anti-discrimination laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific anti-discrimination regulations that protect against discrimination in hiring decisions
Fair Employment Practices: Guidelines ensuring rejection reasons don't violate protected class status and maintaining consistency in rejection practices across all candidates
Record Keeping Requirements: EEOC requirements and state-specific regulations for maintaining application records and documentation of hiring decisions, including retention periods and storage methods
Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the protection of personal information, confidentiality requirements, and state-specific privacy laws that affect how candidate information is handled and stored
Defamation Considerations: Legal principles regarding avoiding potentially libelous statements and maintaining professional, factual communication in rejection letters to prevent potential legal issues
Immigration Law Compliance: Requirements under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) and state-specific immigration regulations that affect hiring practices and candidate rejection procedures
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific hiring requirements and professional licensing considerations that may affect the rejection process in particular industries or professions
