Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, covering basic employment terms, unfair dismissal, and statutory rights
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations controlling working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements for workers
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum pay rates for workers in the UK
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation protecting workers from unfair treatment based on protected characteristics
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Key legislation governing intellectual property rights, particularly relevant for creative work in film editing
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting brands and marks, relevant when dealing with film properties and branding
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling how contract terms can be enforced, particularly regarding liability and unfair terms
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Specific regulations for workers using computer screens, particularly relevant for film editors
BECTU Guidelines: Industry-specific guidelines from the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union
BFI Standards: British Film Institute's standards and practices for the film industry
Income Tax Act 2007: Primary legislation governing income tax obligations, relevant for payment terms and tax status
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors working through personal service companies in the film industry
