Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, setting out implied terms and conditions

Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - crucial for construction-related subcontracting, covering payment terms and dispute resolution

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses

Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires businesses to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking

Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation defining basic employment rights and determining employment status

IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules determining tax status of contractors and preventing disguised employment

Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures workers receive minimum wage payments, including considerations for subcontractors

Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality in the workplace, including for subcontractors

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety obligations

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed requirements for workplace risk assessments and safety management

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

Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance against liability for injury or disease to their employees

Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement

Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and regulations that may apply depending on the industry

Tax Legislation: Various tax laws affecting subcontractor payments, including Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) if applicable

Intellectual Property Laws: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights and governing IP ownership in subcontractor relationships

Confidentiality Laws: Legal framework governing confidential information and trade secrets protection