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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Must be considered when reporting behavior that may involve discrimination or harassment.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Relevant when reporting behavior involving disability-related misconduct or discrimination.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from age discrimination. Must be considered when reporting age-related unprofessional behavior.

Whistleblower Protection Act: Federal law protecting employees who report violations of law, gross mismanagement, or abuse of authority from retaliation.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Federal law providing protection for corporate whistleblowers and establishing standards for corporate accountability.

HIPAA: Federal law protecting medical information privacy. Must be considered when reporting behavior involving health information.

FERPA: Federal law protecting student education records privacy. Relevant when reporting unprofessional behavior in educational settings.

State Defamation Laws: Laws governing libel and slander at the state level. Critical to ensure all statements in the report are factual and documented.

Professional Standards Regulations: Industry-specific rules and requirements governing professional conduct and reporting obligations.

Documentation Requirements: Legal and organizational requirements for maintaining records and preserving evidence of reported unprofessional behavior.