Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation to reference when establishing clear boundaries between employment and consultancy status, helping prevent misclassification of employment status
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination and promotes equality in professional relationships, applicable even in consultancy arrangements
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling, processing, and protection of personal data in the UK post-Brexit, essential for data privacy compliance
Companies Act 2006: Relevant when dealing with corporate clients, governing business relationships and corporate obligations
Income Tax Act 2007: Determines tax obligations and responsibilities for self-employed consultants
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules that determine tax status of contractors and consultants, crucial for tax compliance
National Insurance Contributions Act 2014: Governs NI contributions requirements for self-employed individuals
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Relevant for VAT-registered consultants, determining VAT obligations and requirements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights and governs ownership of work created during consultancy
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects branding and trademark usage in consulting relationships
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates contractual terms to ensure fairness and reasonableness in business contracts
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out health and safety obligations, relevant when consultant works on client premises
Bribery Act 2010: Ensures anti-corruption compliance in business relationships
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Relevant for consultants working in supply chains, ensuring ethical business practices
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements: Insurance obligations typically required for consultants to protect against professional negligence claims
