Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation that helps define the boundaries between employment and consultancy relationships, even though consultants are typically not employees
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs the provision of services and sets out implied terms for service contracts
IR35 Regulations: Tax legislation dealing with off-payroll working rules for consultants and contractors
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003: Tax legislation relevant to consultant payments and income classification
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and their protection in consulting work
Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protecting and handling trademark rights in consulting relationships
Competition Act 1998: Regulates competition law aspects, particularly relevant for non-compete clauses
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Provides framework for protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination in professional relationships
Arbitration Act 1996: Provides framework for alternative dispute resolution in consulting agreements
