Employment Rights Act 1996: Core legislation covering basic employment rights, written statements of employment terms, notice periods, and unfair dismissal provisions that apply to internships qualifying as employment relationships
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation governing payment requirements for interns, including criteria for determining worker status and applicable minimum wage rates
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations covering maximum weekly working hours, mandatory rest breaks, rest periods, holiday entitlement, and associated record-keeping requirements
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation ensuring equal opportunities, prevention of discrimination, and provision of reasonable accommodations in the workplace
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for handling personal data, including privacy notices, data protection rights, and compliance requirements for collecting and processing employee information
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation establishing workplace safety obligations, requirements for risk assessments, and insurance requirements to ensure intern safety
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legal requirements for right to work checks and visa compliance for interns, particularly relevant for international candidates
Terms of Employment (Information) Act 1994: Legislation specifying required information and mandatory terms and conditions that must be included in employment documentation
