Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation to ensure the arrangement is genuinely self-employed and not disguised employment. Important for proper contractor classification.
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules that govern tax implications and proper classification of contractor status, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation covering prevention of discrimination and requirements for reasonable accommodations in contractual relationships.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the handling of personal data and data protection obligations between contracting parties.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation covering safety obligations, particularly relevant if contractor works on-site.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation governing intellectual property rights and protection of IP created during the contract period.
Trade Secrets (Protection) Regulations 2018: Regulations governing confidentiality and protection of trade secrets in business relationships.
Competition Law: Legal framework covering restraint of trade considerations and the validity of non-compete clauses.
Limited Liability Partnership Act 2000: Legislation relevant when engaging with contractors operating through an LLP structure.
