Equality Act 2010: Primary legislation protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics. Ensures application letter content remains non-discriminatory and compliant with equal opportunities principles.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling and sharing of personal information in job applications, including how personal contact details and previous employer information should be presented and protected.

Employment Rights Act 1996: Provides the fundamental framework for employment relationships, particularly relevant when discussing previous work experience and employment history in the application.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Governs the disclosure of criminal records in job applications, determining what information should or should not be included regarding past convictions.

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Relevant when discussing salary expectations in the application letter, ensuring alignment with legal minimum wage requirements.

Working Time Regulations 1998: Pertains to discussions of availability and working hours in the application letter, ensuring compliance with legal working time requirements.