Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, though for contractors, this is relevant mainly for determining employment status and rights distinctions between employees and contractors
Equality Act 2010: Protects against discrimination and promotes equality in professional relationships, applicable even in contractor arrangements
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for corporate governance and business relationships, particularly if the contractor operates through a limited company
Working Time Regulations 1998: While primarily for employees, certain aspects may apply to contractors depending on their status and working arrangements
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules determining tax status of contractors and preventing disguised employment
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs the provision of services and implied terms in service contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: May be relevant if the contractor provides services to consumers or if the hiring entity is considered a consumer
UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Income Tax Act 2007: Governs taxation of income, relevant for contractor payment structures and tax obligations
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Relevant for VAT registration and charging requirements for contractors
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out health and safety obligations in the workplace, applicable to all working relationships
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and ownership of work created during the contract
Trade Marks Act 1994: Relevant for protecting and using trademarks in the context of the contractor relationship
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Provides specific requirements for managing health and safety in the workplace
