Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, including definition of employment status and written statement requirements
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation covering working hours, rest breaks, annual leave and other time-related employment matters
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against workplace discrimination and promoting equality in employment
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Law ensuring workers receive minimum wage payments and related compensation requirements
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing how employee personal data must be handled and protected
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring workplace safety and employer obligations for employee protection
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed regulations for workplace risk assessments and safety management systems
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing employment of foreign workers and right to work requirements
Section 1 Statement Requirements: Mandatory written statement of employment particulars that must be provided to employees within first two months
Common Law Requirements: Case law principles affecting contract enforceability and interpretation in employment context
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations that may apply depending on the specific sector or industry of employment
Collective Agreements: Any applicable agreements between employers and trade unions that may affect employment terms
