Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety in England and Wales, establishing fundamental employer duties and employee rights regarding workplace safety
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations requiring employers to assess and manage workplace risks, including specific requirements for risk assessments and safety measures
Workplace Regulations 1992: Specific regulations governing workplace conditions, facilities, and environmental factors affecting employee health and safety
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation protecting workers' rights, including provisions related to working conditions and employee protections
Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination in the workplace, particularly relevant for protecting vulnerable employees and ensuring fair treatment in return-to-work scenarios
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, breaks, and related conditions that may need consideration in return-to-work arrangements
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing how employers must handle personal data, particularly relevant for processing health-related information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, specifically important for handling sensitive health data in return-to-work contexts
Government COVID-19 Guidance: Current government guidelines and requirements for workplace safety during the pandemic, including specific industry guidance
Duty of Care Principle: Legal principle establishing that employers cannot waive their fundamental duty of care to employees, making blanket waivers of liability generally unenforceable
