Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including regulations on changes to employment terms, protection against unfair dismissal, and requirements for written statements of changes
Equality Act 2010: Ensures changes don't discriminate against protected characteristics and requires reasonable accommodations for disabled employees
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations - applicable if department change involves business transfer or service provision change
Employment Contract Review: Review of existing contract terms including mobility clauses, change of workplace provisions, and required notice periods
Collective Agreements: Consideration of existing union agreements and consultation requirements that may affect departmental changes
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and patterns, relevant if department change affects work schedules
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring wage compliance if department change affects pay or benefits
ACAS Code of Practice: Best practice guidelines for proper consultation procedures and maintaining good employment relations during organizational changes
Common Law Principles: Legal principles including implied duty of mutual trust and confidence and reasonableness of changes in employment relationship
