Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law regulating the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including employment verification.
Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law establishing a code of fair information practices governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment.
EEOC Requirements: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations governing employment records and reporting requirements.
Department of Labor Regulations: Federal regulations governing employment documentation, wage records, and working conditions.
Truth in Reference Laws: State-specific laws governing the content and disclosure of employment references and experience letters.
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law requiring employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees.
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the protection and disclosure of employee personal information.
Defamation Laws: Legal principles protecting against false statements that could harm an individual's reputation in employment contexts.
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act governing privacy of medical information, relevant if dealing with healthcare-related employment.
