Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law governing the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including employment verifications

Privacy Act of 1974: Federal law establishing a code of fair information practices governing the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information, particularly relevant for federal employees

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, which must be considered when drafting employment documentation

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Regulations: Federal regulations ensuring equal opportunity in employment and prohibiting workplace discrimination

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Protects workers 40 and older from employment discrimination based on age

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment and requires reasonable accommodations

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for record-keeping, minimum wage, overtime pay, and youth employment

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Requires employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their employees and creates sanctions for employing unauthorized immigrants

State Employment Verification Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing how employment information can be verified and shared

State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the protection and handling of personal information in employment context

Truth in Reference Laws: State-specific laws governing the content and accuracy of employment references and experience letters

Defamation Laws: Legal framework protecting against false statements that could harm an individual's reputation, relevant when providing employment information