Children and Young Persons Act 1933: Fundamental legislation governing employment of young people in England and Wales, setting basic protections and restrictions for youth employment
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations controlling working hours and conditions, with specific provisions for young workers including rest breaks and maximum working hours
Education and Skills Act 2008: Legislation establishing minimum education/training requirements and participation age for young people in England and Wales
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU regulation (retained in UK law) governing how personal data should be handled and protected in documents including job applications
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, controlling how personal information can be used and shared in employment contexts
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination, including age discrimination, in employment and job application processes
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Legislation establishing framework for vetting people working with vulnerable groups, relevant for certain youth employment situations
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: Act modifying safeguarding requirements and criminal record checks for those working with vulnerable groups
Education Act 2011: Legislation governing education standards and qualifications that might be referenced in job applications
