Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation defining employment rights and status distinctions between employees and self-employed contractors

IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining employment status for tax purposes and ensuring genuine self-employed status

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, breaks, and rest periods, even for self-employed individuals in certain circumstances

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements, applicable to all working environments

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations governing the use and handling of cleaning chemicals and hazardous substances

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Requirements for risk assessment and management of health and safety measures

Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Insurance requirements for businesses, though self-employed individuals may need different coverage

UK GDPR: Data protection regulations governing the handling of personal information of clients and other parties

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, relevant when handling client information

Companies Act 2006: Relevant if the cleaner operates as a limited company, governing business structures and obligations

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumers when contracting services, relevant for cleaners working with private households

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Governs what terms can and cannot be included in contracts, protecting against unfair provisions

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Sets out implied terms for service contracts, including requirement for reasonable care and skill

Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality in business relationships and service provision