Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing fundamental employment rights and responsibilities in England and Wales, including contract terms, dismissal procedures, and worker protections
Civil Service Management Code: Core document setting out regulations and instructions regarding the terms and conditions of service for civil servants
Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010: Legislation that puts the civil service on a statutory footing, particularly Part 1 which establishes core principles and governance
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring equal treatment and non-discrimination in employment, including public sector equality duty
Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998: Legislation protecting whistleblowers and governing disclosure of information in the public sector
Civil Service (Management Functions) Act 1992: Secondary legislation detailing management functions and responsibilities within the civil service
Civil Service Order in Council 1995: Constitutional document providing framework for civil service management and appointments
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation implementing UK GDPR, governing how personal data must be handled in employment contexts
Official Secrets Act 1989: Legislation governing confidentiality and security of government information, crucial for government employment
Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles: Guidelines ensuring fair and open competition in civil service recruitment
Treasury Employment Guidelines: Government guidelines on public sector employment terms, conditions, and remuneration
Civil Service Code of Conduct: Document outlining expected behaviors, ethics, and values for civil servants
Grade Specifications: Detailed requirements and responsibilities for different civil service grades and ranks
Security Clearance Requirements: Protocols and levels of security clearance needed for different government positions
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Details of the pension arrangements and benefits available to civil servants
