Potential candidates for employment can request to examine or review letters of recommendation according to the ____________.

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The Privacy Act of 1974 gives individuals the right to access and review their own personal information held by the government, including letters of recommendation. This act does not apply to the private sector, but many employers will still provide access to letters of recommendation upon request. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits gender-based wage discrimination, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ individuals with disabilities, and Executive Order 11246 prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, but none of these acts specifically address the rights of individuals to view letters of recommendation.

Potential Candidates for Employment Can Request to Examine or Review