Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): Primary legislation governing workplace health and safety in England and Wales. Sets out general duties employers have towards employees and members of the public.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM): Specific regulations for construction projects, defining legal duties for all parties involved in construction work.
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules that govern how contractors are taxed and ensure proper employment status determination.
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Ensures equal treatment for agency workers compared to permanent employees after 12 weeks of service.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Consolidates key employment rights including contracts, unfair dismissal, and redundancy provisions.
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance against liability for injury or disease to their employees.
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and protected.
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing specific data protection requirements for the UK.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Controls emissions to the environment and sets framework for waste management and contaminated land.
Environment Act 2021: Sets environmental targets and principles following Brexit, including air quality and waste reduction measures.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs contracts for the supply of goods and services, implying terms about quality and fitness for purpose.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contracts by restricting how far civil liability for breach of contract can be avoided.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health in the workplace.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: Places duty on employers to assess fire risks and implement appropriate safety measures.
Companies Act 2006: Main legislation governing company formation, administration, and operation in the UK.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulates financial services industry and markets; relevant for contractors in financial sector.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.
