Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing basic employment rights, written statement requirements, and mandatory terms and conditions in employment contracts.

Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring workplace equality, preventing discrimination, and protecting characteristics such as age, gender, race, religion, and disability.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the handling of personal data, privacy requirements, and data protection obligations in employment relationships.

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation establishing minimum wage requirements and statutory pay rates for different categories of workers.

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations covering working hours, mandatory rest periods, and statutory holiday entitlements for employees.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Law establishing workplace safety requirements and employer obligations for maintaining a safe working environment.

Pensions Act 2008: Legislation covering workplace pension schemes and auto-enrollment requirements for eligible employees.

ACAS Code of Practice: Practical guidance on handling employment relations and statutory requirements, though not legislation itself, courts consider it in employment cases.

Collective Agreements: Any applicable agreements between employers and trade unions that may affect employment terms and conditions.

Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional sector-specific rules and requirements that may apply depending on the nature of employment.