Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety and health requirements, crucial for lawn care operations involving equipment and chemicals
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH): Regulations controlling exposure to hazardous substances, relevant for handling pesticides and other lawn care chemicals
Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines employment rights and status distinctions, important for properly classifying and managing subcontractor relationships
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection, including waste disposal and pollution control in lawn care operations
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER): Regulations ensuring safe use and maintenance of work equipment, applicable to lawn care machinery and tools
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs contracts for the supply of services, setting standards for service quality and contract terms
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Restricts the use of unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balanced agreements between parties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer interests when services affect end users, relevant if work impacts property owners
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and business relationships in the UK
Partnership Act 1890: Regulates partnership arrangements, may be relevant for certain subcontractor relationships
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements in service contracts
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Mandates employer insurance requirements, including coverage for subcontractor activities
Plant Protection Products Regulations: Regulates use and application of plant protection products in professional lawn care
Control of Pesticides Regulations (COPR): Controls use and storage of pesticides in professional lawn care operations
UK GDPR: Governs handling of personal data in business operations and client relationships
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
