Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights and status, crucial for determining the representative's employment classification and basic rights
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Specific regulations protecting commercial agents, including rights to commission and termination compensation
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Legislation ensuring equal treatment for agency workers, may be relevant depending on employment structure
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures minimum wage compliance for sales representatives if classified as workers or employees
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours, rest periods, and holiday entitlements
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates the handling of personal data and privacy requirements in the business relationship
Competition Act 1998: Governs anti-competitive practices and market behavior, relevant for territory and customer restrictions
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out employer obligations for ensuring workplace safety and health
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and ensures equal treatment in all aspects of employment
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003: Governs taxation of earnings and commission payments
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors and determining employment status for tax purposes
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits on liability exclusions
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in sales materials and company assets
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use of company trademarks and branding by sales representatives
