Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation that helps determine employment status and distinguishes between employees and independent contractors
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation governing off-payroll working rules, crucial for determining consultant tax status and responsibilities
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations that may apply if the consultant is engaged through an agency
Income Tax Act 2007: Primary legislation governing income tax obligations for consultants
National Insurance Contributions Act 1992: Legislation governing social security contributions for self-employed individuals
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation protecting individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation governing intellectual property rights and their protection
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health requirements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts and limiting liability exclusions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the consultant is an individual, protecting their rights as a consumer of services
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in England and Wales
