Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, covering fundamental aspects of the employment relationship including contracts, terms and conditions
School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD): Statutory document that sets out the framework for teachers' pay and working conditions in maintained schools in England and Wales
Education Act 2002: Legislation setting out the legal framework for the school system, including teachers' employment and professional duties
Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998: Legislation governing teaching qualifications and professional standards in education
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace, including educational settings
Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Regulations ensuring fixed-term employees are not treated less favorably than permanent employees
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation establishing safeguarding requirements for those working with children and vulnerable adults in educational settings
Teachers' Standards: Department for Education guidelines setting out the professional standards expected of qualified teachers
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled and protected
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health requirements are met in educational settings
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specific regulations detailing how health and safety should be managed in the workplace
