Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation that sets out the fundamental rights of workers and employees, including contract terms, unfair dismissal, and statutory rights
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discriminatory casting practices and protects against discrimination based on protected characteristics in the workplace
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Establishes minimum payment requirements for workers, including those in the entertainment industry
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours, rest periods, and holiday entitlements for workers
Licensing Act 2003: Regulates entertainment venues and certain types of performances, may be relevant depending on production context
Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003: Regulates the conduct of casting agencies and employment businesses in the entertainment sector
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Governs the processing and handling of personal data, crucial for managing performer information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Specific rules for privacy in electronic communications, relevant for digital correspondence and data sharing
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and sets limits on what can be excluded or limited by contract terms
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in creative works, performances, and associated rights
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects brands and marks, relevant for production branding and associated rights
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements for business transactions
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out the fundamental principles for workplace safety and health protection
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Provides specific requirements for managing health and safety in the workplace
Casting Directors' Guild (CDG) Guidelines: Professional body requirements and best practices specific to casting directors
Equity Guidelines: Union guidelines and agreements protecting performers' rights and working conditions
BECTU Agreements: Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union agreements governing working conditions in the entertainment industry
