National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015: Governs compensation requirements for interns, including different rates based on age groups and exceptions for certain types of internships like student placements
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulates maximum weekly working hours (48 hours unless opted out), rest breaks, rest periods, and holiday entitlement
Equality Act 2010: Ensures prevention of discrimination, requires reasonable accommodations for disabled interns, and mandates equal treatment provisions
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Covers workplace safety obligations, risk assessments, and health and safety training requirements
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates handling of personal information, privacy rights, and data processing consent requirements
Immigration Rules: Covers right to work checks and visa requirements for international interns
Employment Rights Act 1996: Outlines basic employment rights, notice periods, and unfair dismissal provisions where applicable
Terms of Employment (Information to Employees) Regulations: Mandates the requirement to provide written terms and specifies essential information to be included in employment documentation
Income Tax and National Insurance Requirements: Covers tax obligations and National Insurance contributions for paid internships
