Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary UK legislation governing employment rights, including contract terms, unfair dismissal, and basic employment protections
Employment Act 2002: Legislation covering statutory employment procedures and family-friendly policies
Equality Act 2010: Key legislation protecting workers from discrimination and promoting workplace equality
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations governing health, safety and welfare in construction, including worker responsibilities and site management
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation establishing health and safety requirements in the workplace
Construction Industry Scheme (CIS): Tax regulations specific to the construction industry, affecting payment and contractor status
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring workers receive at least the statutory minimum wage
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting the rights of temporary and agency workers in construction
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing right to work requirements and documentation
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: Regulations specifying requirements for protective equipment in construction work
Work at Height Regulations 2005: Specific regulations for safely managing work at height in construction
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Guidelines for safe lifting and carrying procedures in construction work
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS): Industry-standard certification system proving construction workers' competency
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing personal information handling
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including worker information protection
