Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): Primary legislation establishing employers' general duty to ensure health, safety, and welfare of employees, including mental health and stress-related risks
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Specific requirements for conducting risk assessments and implementing preventive and protective measures for workplace safety
Equality Act 2010: Protection against discrimination, requirement for reasonable adjustments for disabled employees, including considerations for mental health conditions that could qualify as disabilities
HSE Management Standards for Work-Related Stress: Guidelines covering six key areas: Demands, Control, Support, Relationships, Role, and Change for managing workplace stress
Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977: Requirements for consultation with employees on health and safety matters
Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996: Regulations governing employee involvement in health and safety matters
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Requirements for handling personal and sensitive health information, including confidentiality requirements
Hatton v Sutherland [2002] EWCA Civ 76: Key case law establishing principles for employer liability regarding workplace stress
Walker v Northumberland County Council [1995]: Significant case law precedent regarding employer liability for workplace stress-related illness
