Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary UK legislation governing employment rights, including unfair dismissal, redundancy rights, maternity rights, and basic employment protections
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics including age, gender, race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, annual leave entitlement, and working patterns
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation establishing minimum wage requirements and enforcement mechanisms
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Framework for workplace health and safety regulations, including employer duties and employee rights regarding safety
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR principles, governing how employee personal data must be collected, processed, and stored
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation addressing forced labor, human trafficking, and ensuring transparency in supply chains
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Legislation governing trade union rights, collective bargaining, and industrial relations
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights when business ownership changes or service provision transfers
Employment Relations Act 1999: Legislation covering various employment rights including union recognition and employee representation
Minimum Wage Requirements: Specific provisions for ensuring compliance with current National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates
Working Hours and Rest Periods: Specific requirements for maximum working hours, minimum rest breaks, and opt-out provisions
Holiday Entitlement: Statutory annual leave requirements and calculation methods
Sick Leave and Pay: Provisions for statutory sick pay and related absence management
Parental Rights: Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave rights and pay
Non-Discrimination Provisions: Specific clauses preventing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities
Health & Safety Obligations: Detailed workplace safety requirements and risk assessment procedures
Data Protection Requirements: Specific provisions for handling employee personal data in compliance with GDPR
Notice Periods: Statutory and contractual notice period requirements for both employer and employee
Disciplinary Procedures: Required processes for handling workplace discipline in accordance with ACAS guidelines
