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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be considered to avoid discriminatory statements in recommendation letters.

EEOC Guidelines: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines that ensure fair and non-discriminatory employment practices, including in written recommendations.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination, which must be considered when discussing employee performance or capabilities.

State Defamation Laws: State-specific statutes governing written defamation (libel) that protect individuals from false written statements that could damage their reputation.

FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protecting the privacy of student education records, relevant if including educational information in the recommendation.

Non-Disclosure Agreements: Legal contracts that may restrict the sharing of company or employee information in recommendation letters.

Truth Defense Doctrine: Legal principle establishing truth as an absolute defense against defamation claims in recommendation letters.

Privacy Laws: Federal and state laws governing the protection and sharing of personal information in written communications.

Company Reference Policies: Internal corporate guidelines and protocols regarding the provision of employee references and recommendation letters.