Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must ensure rejection letter doesn't indicate bias based on these protected characteristics.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Rejection letter must not show discrimination based on disability status.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting against age discrimination. Ensure rejection language doesn't indicate age-based bias.
State Anti-discrimination Laws: Various state-specific laws that may provide additional protected characteristics or stricter requirements than federal law.
Privacy Laws (GDPR and State Laws): Regulations governing the handling of personal information, particularly relevant if dealing with EU speakers or states with strict privacy laws.
Defamation Laws: Legal framework protecting against false statements that harm reputation. Rejection letter must avoid potentially defamatory language.
Contract Law: Legal principles governing agreements and commitments. Must consider any preliminary agreements or unintended contractual obligations created during the application process.
Intellectual Property Laws: Laws protecting creative works and innovations. Relevant when handling any materials submitted with speaker proposals.
