Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing basic employment rights, including requirements for employment particulars, notice periods, and unfair dismissal provisions
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination, equal treatment provisions, and reasonable accommodations in the workplace
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations covering maximum weekly working hours, rest breaks, holiday entitlement, and night work restrictions
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation establishing minimum wage requirements and payment calculations for all workers
Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Specific regulations protecting fixed-term workers and ensuring equal treatment with permanent employees
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing employee data handling and privacy rights in the workplace
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Law establishing workplace safety obligations and employee protections
Pensions Act 2008: Legislation covering pension auto-enrollment requirements, applicable even to short-term contracts
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Law establishing right to work requirements and necessary documentation checks for employees
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992: Legislation governing National Insurance contributions and statutory payments
