Employment Rights Act 1996: Core legislation covering basic employment rights, requirements for written statements of employment particulars, and protections against unfair treatment during the training period
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation governing workplace safety, including employer's duty of care, safety requirements during training, and necessary risk assessments
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring prevention of discrimination, provision of reasonable accommodations, and equal access to training opportunities for all employees
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for handling personal information, maintaining training records, and ensuring privacy compliance during the training process
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation governing payment requirements during training periods and minimum wage obligations for trainees
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations controlling maximum working hours, required rest breaks, and holiday entitlements during training periods
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009: Legislation relevant if the training program relates to or incorporates elements of apprenticeship schemes
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
