Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including requirements for terms and conditions of employment and written statement of particulars. Fundamental for structuring the basic employment relationship.

Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics during hiring process. Ensures fair treatment and consideration of reasonable adjustments for disabilities.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations governing the collection, processing, and protection of personal data during the hiring process, including candidate privacy rights and data handling requirements.

Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation requiring employers to verify candidates' right to work in the UK, including necessary documentation checks and verification procedures.

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Law establishing minimum wage requirements and age-related pay considerations that must be factored into salary offerings and employment terms.

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest periods, and breaks that need to be considered when establishing employment terms and conditions.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation establishing basic health and safety requirements for employment, including specific considerations for particular roles or work environments.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Law governing the handling of criminal record information and spent convictions in the recruitment process, including DBS check requirements.

Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting agency workers' rights and establishing requirements for businesses using recruitment agencies in their hiring process.

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Legislation concerning union membership rights and related considerations that may need to be addressed in employment documentation.