Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation that defines fundamental employment rights and status considerations for workers and employees in the UK
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules and contractor status determination
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limits on what contractual terms can be enforced
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and regulates business-to-consumer contracts, relevant if the consultant deals with consumers
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Sets minimum payment requirements which may be relevant depending on the consultant's employment status
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data, crucial for consultant's handling of client and customer information
Data Protection Act 2018: The UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and influences the scope of non-compete clauses in contracts
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets, essential for consultant relationships
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out the general duties for workplace health and safety, applicable even to consultants
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements
Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality in the workplace
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights and governs ownership of work created during consultancy
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the use and protection of trademarks, relevant for brand protection in sales contexts
Income Tax Act 2007: Governs taxation of income, including provisions relevant to self-employed consultants
Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008: Regulates marketing practices and prevents misleading business-to-business marketing
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair trading practices, relevant for sales consultants dealing with consumers
