Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation to reference when establishing clear boundaries between freelance and employment status, helping prevent misclassification of employment status
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination in professional relationships and sets standards for equal treatment
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling, processing, and protection of personal data between contracting parties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the freelancer's services involve dealing with consumers on behalf of the client
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes statutory rights and obligations regarding the provision of services and goods in commercial relationships
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides framework for charging interest on late payments in commercial transactions
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules that determine tax status of freelancers and contractors, crucial for establishing genuine self-employed status
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements for freelance services above the registration threshold
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Regulates intellectual property rights and ownership of work created during the freelance engagement
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects brand elements and governs use of client's trademarks in freelance work
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Establishes safety obligations when freelancer works on client premises or uses client equipment
