Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including contracts, unfair dismissal, and basic employment protections
Companies Act 2006: Core legislation governing company operations, directors' duties, and corporate responsibilities
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, crucial for founder-created IP
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Laws governing personal data processing and protection requirements
Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing taxation of income, relevant for founder compensation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Law regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting their enforceability
Competition Act 1998: Legislation relevant for non-compete clauses and competition restrictions
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing working hours, rest periods, and related rights
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation protecting against unfair treatment
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum compensation requirements are met
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protection of company brands and trademarks created during founder's service
National Insurance Contributions Act 2014: Legislation governing social security contributions for founders
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services companies if applicable
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation affecting small business operations and employment
Consumer Rights Act 2015: May be relevant if the business involves consumer interactions
