State-Specific Social Work Licensing Laws: Legal framework varies by state, governing licensing requirements, supervision standards, and specific hour requirements for different levels of social work licensure (LSW, LCSW, etc.)
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements regarding privacy, confidentiality, and protection of client information in healthcare-related documentation
NASW Guidelines: National Association of Social Workers professional standards, ethics, documentation requirements, and supervision standards that must be adhered to in professional documentation
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal regulations concerning employment verification, work hour documentation, and proper employment classification in professional documentation
State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements for employment verification, record-keeping, and professional certification standards that must be reflected in experience letters
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal and state requirements ensuring non-discriminatory language and objective documentation of professional experience
Professional Liability Considerations: Legal and insurance requirements regarding professional responsibility and risk management in documentation
Agency/Organization Policies: Internal organizational requirements and protocols for experience documentation and verification
Accreditation Standards: Requirements set by relevant accrediting bodies for documentation of professional experience and qualifications
Documentation Retention Requirements: Legal and professional standards for maintaining and storing professional documentation and employment records
