Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation defining employment status and rights, crucial for establishing proper independent contractor relationship and avoiding misclassification
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace safety, setting out general duties for employers, employees, and contractors to maintain safe working environments
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002: Specific regulations governing the use and handling of cleaning chemicals and hazardous substances commonly used in cleaning services
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation relevant when contractor has access to premises and potentially sensitive information
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and rest periods, which may be relevant depending on the nature of the contractor relationship
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation concerning waste disposal and environmental protection requirements for cleaning operations
Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation protecting against unfair treatment based on protected characteristics
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing contractual terms that may be considered unfair or unreasonable in business contracts
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation aimed at preventing exploitation in labor relationships, particularly relevant in the cleaning services industry
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation determining whether a contractor should be treated as an employee for tax purposes
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Legislation requiring insurance coverage for workplace injuries and illnesses
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations requiring risk assessments and implementation of safety management systems
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum payment rates, which may be relevant depending on the contractual arrangement
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant if the cleaning services are provided to consumers rather than businesses, governing fair trading and consumer protection
