Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, necessary to ensure proper classification of consultant status versus employment
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights in the UK, crucial for musical works and consulting deliverables
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination and promoting equality in professional relationships
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling, processing, and protection of personal and business data
Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles of contract law developed through case law in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if the consultant provides services to individuals rather than businesses
Music Industry Contracts Regulations: Industry-specific regulations governing contractual relationships in the music sector
PRS for Music Regulations: Rules governing performance rights and royalties in the music industry
PPL Regulations: Rules concerning phonographic performance licensing and related rights
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules and consultant status
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT obligations for consultants and businesses
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for alternative dispute resolution through arbitration
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution provisions
