Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, covering fundamental aspects of employment relationships including contracts, unfair dismissal, and statutory rights
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations protecting employees' rights when transferring between employers, ensuring continuity of employment terms and conditions
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination in the workplace based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, disability, etc.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation governing certain formal requirements for contracts and property transactions in England and Wales
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation ensuring proper handling and protection of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data processing
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services industry, relevant if the lateral transfer involves regulated financial roles
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum pay standards are met in employment relationships
Pensions Act 2008: Legislation governing pension schemes and auto-enrollment obligations for employers
