Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing general duties for employers to ensure employees' health, safety, and welfare. Applies to home working environments and includes mental health considerations.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requires employers to conduct suitable and sufficient risk assessments, includes specific provisions for new and expectant mothers, and covers lone working considerations.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992: Particularly relevant for home workers using computers, includes requirements for workstation assessment and guidelines for breaks and eye tests.
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992: Although primarily for traditional workplaces, relevant principles apply to home working. Covers basics like lighting, temperature, and space requirements.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Covers flexible working requests and establishes basic employment rights for home workers.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Addresses information security considerations for home working and protection of sensitive data.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and prevents discrimination in working arrangements, including home working scenarios.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR): Establishes reporting requirements for work-related accidents and incidents that occur in the home working environment.
