Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation covering basic employment rights, terms and conditions requirements, and notice periods in England and Wales
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination, equal treatment obligations, and safeguarding of protected characteristics in the workplace
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the handling of personal information, privacy rights, and data processing requirements in employment relationships
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations controlling working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlement for employees
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation establishing minimum salary requirements and wage considerations for employment
Pensions Act 2008: Law governing pension requirements including auto-enrollment obligations for employers
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation establishing basic workplace safety obligations and requirements
Common Law Principles: Legal principles covering contract formation, consideration, and intention to create legal relations in employment contracts
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations that may apply depending on the specific industry sector of employment
Collective Agreements: Any relevant trade union or collective bargaining agreements that may affect employment terms
Company Policies: Internal company procedures and policies that need to be referenced or incorporated in employment documentation
