Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment particulars and basic employment rights. Requires written statements of employment terms and establishes fundamental worker protections.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics, ensuring equal pay provisions, and requiring reasonable accommodations where necessary.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling of personal information, including requirements for privacy notices and consent in employment context.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation establishing working hours limits, mandatory rest breaks, and minimum holiday entitlements for employees.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Law setting out minimum wage requirements and pay rates that must be observed in employment relationships.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation establishing basic safety obligations and requirements for maintaining a safe workplace.
Pensions Act 2008: Law governing pension arrangements including auto-enrollment requirements for eligible employees.
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation setting out right to work requirements and employer obligations regarding employment of workers.
