Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, particularly relevant for sections relating to changes in employment terms and conditions and protection of employment continuity during lateral transfers
TUPE Regulations 2006: Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations that protect employees' rights when their employment transfers to a new employer, applicable if the lateral transfer involves a business transfer or service provision change
Equality Act 2010: Ensures the transfer process doesn't discriminate based on protected characteristics and requires consideration of reasonable adjustments where necessary
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, variation, and enforcement, including consideration of existing employment contract terms and requirements for contract variation
Data Protection Framework: Includes GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements for handling and transferring employee personal data during the lateral transfer process
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing working hours and patterns, relevant if the lateral transfer involves changes to working arrangements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures continued compliance with minimum wage requirements following the transfer
Pensions Act 2004: Governs pension arrangements and transfers, requiring consideration of pension implications in the lateral transfer process
