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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): Federal law that regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer information, including criminal background checks. Requires disclosure and written consent.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination. Criminal background checks must not have a disparate impact on protected classes.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law ensuring that background checks don't discriminate against individuals with disabilities and that medical information remains confidential.

EEOC Guidelines: Federal guidelines that provide framework for using criminal history in employment decisions, including consideration of nature, time, and relevance of offenses.

Ban the Box Laws: State-specific laws that regulate when employers can inquire about criminal history in the hiring process, typically prohibiting questions on initial job applications.

State Background Check Regulations: Varying state laws governing the scope, timing, and use of criminal background checks, including specific consent requirements.

State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the collection, storage, and handling of personal information obtained during background checks.

State Employment Discrimination Laws: State-specific regulations that may provide additional protections beyond federal law regarding the use of criminal history in employment decisions.

Industry-Specific Requirements: Additional regulations for specific sectors like healthcare, education, or financial services that may have unique background check requirements.

FCRA Dispute Procedures: Requirements for providing information about how individuals can dispute the accuracy or completeness of criminal history information.