Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing directors' statutory duties (Sections 171-177), disclosure requirements, conflicts of interest, and service contract approval requirements
Employment Rights Act 1996: Covers basic employment rights, notice periods, unfair dismissal provisions, and mandatory statement of employment particulars
Equality Act 2010: Addresses protection against discrimination, reasonable accommodations, and equal treatment provisions in employment
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates personal data handling, privacy requirements, and data protection obligations
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours, holiday entitlement, and rest break requirements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Establishes minimum compensation requirements for all workers including directors
Pensions Act 2008: Sets out pension scheme requirements and auto-enrollment obligations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes workplace safety requirements and obligations
Corporate Governance Code: Provides governance guidelines for listed companies, including director responsibilities and best practices
Bribery Act 2010: Sets out anti-corruption requirements and compliance obligations
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020: Addresses directors' responsibilities and limitations during financial distress
Common Law Duties: Encompasses fiduciary duties, confidentiality obligations, restrictive covenants, and implied terms established through case law
