Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including basic employment protections, unfair dismissal, and grievance procedures
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics in the workplace, including provisions for handling discrimination-related conflicts
Employment Relations Act 1999: Legislation covering collective labor rights and dispute resolution procedures between employers and employees
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Framework for workplace health and safety regulations, including procedures for resolving health and safety-related disputes
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling of personal data during conflict resolution processes and record-keeping
Arbitration Act 1996: Legal framework for arbitration procedures in England and Wales, relevant for alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, particularly relevant for mediation procedures and court proceedings
ACAS Code of Practice: Statutory guidance on handling disciplinary and grievance procedures in the workplace, setting minimum standards for conflict resolution
Employment Tribunals Regulations 2013: Rules and procedures for employment tribunal proceedings, relevant when internal conflict resolution fails
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998: Legislation protecting whistleblowers and establishing procedures for handling whistleblowing-related conflicts
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporation of European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, ensuring fundamental rights are respected in conflict resolution procedures
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Legislation governing trade union rights and collective dispute resolution procedures
