Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright ownership, commissioned works, and authorship. Key sections include 11 and 215 (copyright ownership), 178 (commissioned works definition), and 9 (authorship)

Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines employment status and establishes basic employment rights that must be considered in work-for-hire arrangements

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third-party rights are handled in contractual arrangements, which may be relevant if the work product could affect or be used by third parties

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the processing of personal data, which must be considered if the work involves handling personal information

Equality Act 2010: Ensures that contract terms are non-discriminatory and comply with equality legislation

Modern Slavery Act 2015: Ensures proper working conditions and prevents exploitation in work arrangements

English Law Work-for-Hire Doctrine: Note that English law doesn't have a specific 'work made for hire' doctrine like US law. Instead, it relies on employment relationship provisions and commissioned work provisions requiring explicit copyright assignment