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Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, covering fundamental aspects of employment relationships, including contracts, unfair dismissal, and employee rights.

Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation protecting against discrimination in the workplace and ensuring equal treatment across protected characteristics in public sector employment.

Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010: Particularly Part 1, which provides the legislative framework for management of the Civil Service and establishes statutory rules for civil servants.

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest periods, and annual leave entitlements for employees, including public sector workers.

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation establishing minimum pay requirements, though public sector typically follows specific pay scales above these minimums.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements, applicable to all employers including government departments.

Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal data, including employee information, incorporating UK GDPR requirements.

Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998: Legislation protecting whistleblowers, particularly relevant for public sector employees reporting wrongdoing.

Civil Service (Management Functions) Act 1992: Legislation governing the management and organization of the Civil Service, including delegation of management functions.

Official Secrets Act 1989: Legislation governing the handling of sensitive government information and establishing secrecy obligations for government employees.

Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles: Guidelines ensuring fair and open competition in Civil Service recruitment, based on merit.

Civil Service Code: Core set of values and standards expected from civil servants, including integrity, honesty, objectivity, and impartiality.

Treasury Guidance: HM Treasury guidelines on public sector employment terms, conditions, and remuneration.

Public Sector Equality Duty: Specific requirements under the Equality Act 2010 for public bodies to actively promote equality and prevent discrimination.