Employment Agencies Act 1973: Core legislation governing recruitment activities and defining obligations of employment agencies and employment businesses in England and Wales
Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003: Detailed regulations covering recruitment practices, requirements for terms of business, and obligations regarding candidate suitability checks
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling of candidate personal data, privacy requirements, and data sharing provisions
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination requirements, equal opportunity provisions, and fair recruitment practices
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles of contract formation, including Misrepresentation Act 1967 and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation covering due diligence requirements and anti-trafficking provisions in recruitment and employment
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing right to work checks and immigration compliance requirements
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting agency workers' rights and determining employment conditions for temporary workers
Industry-specific regulations: Sector-specific regulations that may apply depending on the industry (e.g., financial services, healthcare)
Professional body requirements: Specific requirements and regulations set by professional bodies relevant to the particular profession or industry
