UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing how personal information should be handled and shared in experience verification letters. Ensures compliance with data protection principles when disclosing personal employment information.

Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental UK employment legislation that provides the framework for employment relationships and rights. Relevant when describing employment periods and roles in verification letters.

Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination in employment. Must be considered to ensure verification letters don't contain any discriminatory content or bias.

Case Law on Employment References: While not statutory legislation, established case law determines employers' duty of care to provide accurate information in employment references and verification letters.

Defamation Act 2013: Relevant legislation to consider when writing verification letters to avoid making any potentially defamatory statements about the employee.

Fraud Act 2006: Criminal law statute that emphasizes the importance of ensuring all information provided in experience verification letters is truthful and accurate.

Industry-Specific Professional Standards: Regulatory requirements specific to particular industries or professional bodies that may affect how experience is verified and documented.