Equality Act 2010: Primary legislation governing disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments in the workplace, crucial for medical certificates involving long-term conditions or disabilities
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation establishing fundamental sick leave rights and protections for employees in England and Wales
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992: Legislation governing Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) requirements and eligibility criteria
Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Legislation governing privacy and access rights regarding medical information in employment context
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing and handling of personal medical data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, including special provisions for handling medical information
GMC Guidance on Medical Certificates: Professional guidelines from the General Medical Council on proper preparation and content of medical certificates
NHS Fit Note Guidelines: National Health Service guidelines on the preparation and issuance of fit notes (formerly sick notes)
Medical Act 1983: Legislation defining who is legally qualified to issue medical certificates and their professional obligations
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Workplace safety regulations affecting return-to-work assessments and medical certification requirements
Statutory Sick Pay (Medical Evidence) Regulations 1985: Specific regulations governing the format and requirements for medical evidence supporting sick pay claims
