Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law governing the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including employment references
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing the protection and disclosure of personal information in employment contexts
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage and hour requirements that may need to be accurately reflected in salary references
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal and state laws ensuring non-discrimination in employment practices, including how information is shared in references
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, affecting how reference information is presented
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work, which may influence how salary information is presented in reference letters
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from employment discrimination, including in reference contexts
Defamation Laws: State and federal laws protecting against false statements that could damage reputation, relevant to providing accurate reference information
Record Keeping Requirements: Legal obligations regarding maintenance and storage of employment records and reference letter copies
Consent Requirements: Legal requirements for obtaining employee consent before sharing personal and employment information with third parties
