Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation defining employment status and rights, crucial for establishing genuine independent contractor status versus employment
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining employment status for tax purposes and preventing tax avoidance through disguised employment
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, breaks, and rest periods that may impact contractor arrangements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements that contractors must comply with
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Specific regulations governing the use and handling of cleaning chemicals and hazardous substances
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requirements for risk assessments and safety management systems in the workplace
Employers' Liability Insurance Act 1969: Insurance requirements for businesses, including consideration of contractor insurance needs
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Data protection requirements for handling personal information of contractors and clients
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental obligations regarding waste disposal and environmental protection in cleaning activities
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing what terms can and cannot be included in business contracts
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation protecting against various forms of discrimination in business relationships
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for contractors operating as limited companies, defining company formation and operation requirements
BICSc Standards: British Institute of Cleaning Science professional standards for cleaning operations
VAT Regulations: Tax requirements for Value Added Tax if the contractor's turnover exceeds the VAT threshold
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: While contractors set their own rates, this may be relevant for demonstrating genuine self-employed status
