Employment Rights Act 1996: Core legislation covering basic employment rights, terms and conditions, notice periods, and protection against unfair dismissal for private caregivers

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring proper wage rates and payment provisions, including National Living Wage regulations for caregivers

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, holiday entitlement, and night work regulations in caregiving roles

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation covering safety requirements, risk assessments, and working conditions for caregivers in private homes

Equality Act 2010: Law ensuring prevention of discrimination, equal treatment, and reasonable accommodations in caregiving employment

Care Act 2014: Specific legislation covering standards of care, safeguarding responsibilities, and professional requirements for caregivers

Data Protection Act 2018: UK GDPR implementation covering handling of personal information and privacy requirements in caregiving contexts

Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing right to work requirements and necessary documentation checks for caregivers

Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992: Law covering National Insurance contributions and statutory benefits applicable to caregiving employment

Care Quality Commission Regulations: Regulatory framework covering registration requirements and quality standards for care provision where applicable