Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation covering basic employment rights, requirements for written particulars of employment, and procedures for changes to terms and conditions of employment

Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discriminatory practices in pay increases, considers protected characteristics, and contains equal pay provisions

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures compliance with minimum wage requirements and age-related wage considerations when implementing salary increments

Working Time Regulations 1998: Relevant if the increment involves changes to working hours or patterns

Income Tax Act 2007: Covers tax implications of salary increases and PAYE considerations

Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003: Additional tax legislation governing the treatment of employment income and pension contributions

Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992: Covers National Insurance contribution implications of salary changes

Pensions Act 2008: Addresses impact on pension contributions and auto-enrollment considerations following salary changes

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): European Union regulation governing the handling of personal and financial information

Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation implementing GDPR requirements for handling personal and financial data

Collective Agreements: Any applicable workplace agreements between employer and employees/unions that may affect salary increments

Industry-Specific Regulations: Particular rules and requirements specific to the employee's industry sector

Company Policies: Internal organizational procedures and policies governing salary increases and employee compensation