Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including unfair dismissal, redundancy rights, and basic employment protections
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics in the workplace and ensuring equal treatment
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the processing and protection of personal data, including employee information
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards
Companies Act 2006: Corporate governance legislation affecting company operations and director responsibilities
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation requiring organizations to ensure no modern slavery exists in their operations or supply chains
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Law governing right to work checks and employment of foreign nationals
Freedom of Information Act 2000: Legislation governing public access to information held by public authorities
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications and data privacy
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Laws protecting the rights of temporary and agency workers
Transfer of Undertakings Regulations 2006: TUPE regulations protecting employees during business transfers and service provision changes
Working Time Regulations 1998: Laws governing working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation establishing minimum wage requirements and enforcement
Pensions Act 2008: Law governing workplace pension schemes and auto-enrollment requirements
CIPD Professional Standards: Professional guidelines and standards for HR practitioners set by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Contract Law Principles: English common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting liability exclusions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Law governing the quality and standards of services provided under contract
