Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Key legislation governing fixed-term employment, ensuring equal treatment with permanent employees, regulating contract renewals after 4 years, and requiring notification of permanent vacancies
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation covering basic rights, notice periods, written statements of employment terms, and unfair dismissal provisions
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation protecting employees with protected characteristics and ensuring equal treatment in the workplace
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, and statutory annual leave entitlements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation establishing minimum wage requirements and payment regulations for all workers
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the processing and protection of employee personal data, including privacy rights and employer obligations
Part-time Workers Regulations 2000: Legislation ensuring part-time workers receive comparable treatment to full-time workers
Pensions Act 2008: Legislation covering workplace pension schemes and auto-enrollment requirements for eligible employees
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Law governing right to work requirements and necessary documentation for employment verification
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, establishing employer and employee obligations for maintaining a safe work environment
