Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, providing the fundamental framework for employment relationships
Contracts Act 1999: Legislation governing the formation and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation concerning formal requirements for creating certain types of legal obligations and property interests
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services and markets in the UK, relevant for financial instruments like promissory notes
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Commercial Law - Promissory Notes: Common law principles specifically governing the creation and enforcement of promissory notes
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum payment standards in employment relationships
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and conditions that might affect payment terms
Income Tax Laws: Tax legislation relevant to employment-related payments and obligations
Consumer Credit Act 1974: Legislation governing credit arrangements which may be relevant if the promissory note includes credit elements
FCA Regulations: Financial Conduct Authority regulations regarding financial instruments and obligations
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for enforcement of legal obligations and debt recovery
Legal Validity Requirements: Formal requirements including written form, unconditional promise, signature, specific sum, and payment terms
