Employment Rights Act 1996: Core UK employment legislation that sets out the fundamental rights of employees, including terms and conditions, unfair dismissal, and redundancy
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics in the workplace and ensuring equal treatment
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements for workers
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures minimum pay standards are maintained, including for internationally assigned employees
Immigration Act 2016: Current UK immigration framework governing work permits and right to work requirements
UK Points-Based Immigration System: Current system for managing work-related immigration to the UK, including specific visa categories and requirements
Income Tax Act 2007: Primary legislation governing income tax obligations and calculations in the UK
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992: Legislation covering national insurance contributions and social security benefits
Double Taxation Treaties: International agreements preventing double taxation between countries for assigned employees
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing the processing and transfer of personal data, including international transfers
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and health standards
Posted Workers Regulations 2016: Regulations protecting workers temporarily posted to the UK from other countries, ensuring minimum employment conditions
Host Country Employment Laws: Local employment legislation in the destination country that must be considered alongside UK law
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation governing the fairness and enforceability of contract terms under English law
