Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment rights legislation that sets out basic employment rights. Hold harmless provisions cannot override statutory employment rights, and unfair dismissal provisions must be considered.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts the extent to which liability can be excluded or limited. Sets reasonableness requirements and prohibits exclusion of liability for death or personal injury.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: While primarily for consumer relationships, may be relevant if there are consumer-like aspects to the employment relationship.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures the agreement doesn't discriminate based on protected characteristics. Any indemnification must not violate equality principles.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Prevents contracting out of statutory health and safety obligations. Maintains the paramount nature of employer's duty of care.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs handling of personal data. Parties cannot contract out of data protection obligations.
Common Law Principles: Covers consideration requirements, reasonableness of terms, and public policy considerations in contract formation.
Contract Law Fundamentals: Ensures agreement meets basic requirements for valid contracts and maintains clarity and unambiguity in terms.
