Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage and hour requirements, affecting how employment details should be documented in experience letters

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment verification and documentation requirements that vary by jurisdiction

Professional Certification Requirements: State and national fitness trainer certification standards (NASM, ACE, ISSA) that need to be accurately reflected in the experience letter

Liability Considerations: Legal requirements regarding accuracy of information, professional conduct references, and documentation of safety protocol adherence

HIPAA Compliance: Federal privacy law protecting health information, relevant when referencing any client health-related aspects of the trainer's work

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Federal regulations requiring non-discriminatory language and objective performance evaluation in employment documentation

State Employment Verification Laws: Specific state requirements and limitations regarding what information can be disclosed in employment verification documents

Fitness Industry Standards: Professional best practices and ethics guidelines specific to the fitness industry that should be considered in documentation