Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Core legislation governing trade union recognition, collective bargaining rights, and rules for industrial action. Essential for establishing the basic framework of collective bargaining agreements.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental legislation covering basic employment rights, terms and conditions of employment, and unfair dismissal provisions that must be reflected in collective agreements.
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation addressing discrimination prevention, equal pay provisions, and protected characteristics that must be incorporated into collective bargaining agreements.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation setting the minimum wage requirements that must be observed in any wage-related provisions of the collective agreement.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest periods, and annual leave that need to be considered in collective bargaining terms.
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers or service provision changes.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation establishing workplace safety requirements and obligations that should be addressed in collective agreements.
Retained EU Employment Law: Post-Brexit retained EU laws that continue to influence UK employment law and collective bargaining agreements.
ACAS Codes of Practice: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service guidelines providing practical guidance on collective bargaining and employment relations.
Common Law Principles: Relevant case law and contract law principles that affect the interpretation and enforcement of collective agreements in England and Wales.
