Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services in England and Wales, setting out implied terms and conditions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights in relation to goods and services, particularly relevant if the work involves consumers (B2C)
Construction Act 1996: Specific legislation governing construction contracts and payment terms in the construction industry
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Legislation dealing with construction contracts, including payment provisions and dispute resolution
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety requirements that must be considered in work completion
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations governing health and safety in construction projects
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulations governing the processing and handling of personal data in work documentation
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
Building Regulations 2010: Standards for building work and construction, ensuring compliance with safety and performance requirements
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations specifying information that must be provided to consumers and cancellation rights
Provision of Services Regulations 2009: Requirements for service providers regarding information disclosure and quality standards
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations 2013: Additional regulations on late payment, including compensation for debt recovery costs
