National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Key legislation to ensure clear distinction between volunteers and workers, preventing creation of employment rights through payment

Employment Rights Act 1996: Important to reference to avoid creating unintended employment relationships through the volunteer agreement

Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination in volunteer recruitment and management

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974: Establishes organization's duty of care to ensure volunteer safety in the workplace

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Details specific health and safety requirements including risk assessments for volunteer activities

UK General Data Protection Regulation: Governs how volunteer's personal data must be collected, processed, and stored

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR

Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Relevant for insurance considerations, though not strictly required for volunteers

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Important if volunteers work with vulnerable individuals, including DBS check requirements

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: Updates to safeguarding requirements and criminal record checks for volunteers