Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Primary federal anti-discrimination laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Equal Pay Act. These laws prohibit discrimination in job applications based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, and gender-based wage discrimination.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, and working hours. Relevant for job applications when discussing salary expectations and work schedule availability.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify employment eligibility. Job applicants must be prepared to demonstrate work authorization and complete Form I-9.
State Employment Laws: Various state-specific employment regulations and non-discrimination provisions that may provide additional protections or requirements beyond federal law for job applicants.
Privacy Laws: Regulations governing the protection of personal information in job applications, including potential GDPR compliance requirements for companies with European Union operations.
FTC Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission guidelines regarding truth in advertising principles, which apply to the presentation of qualifications and experience in job applications.
Best Practices: Standard guidelines including avoiding discriminatory information, maintaining truthfulness in qualifications, using professional tone, including only relevant personal information, and following proper business letter format.
