Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing basic employment rights, terms and conditions of employment, notice periods, and continuity of employment for teachers in England and Wales
Education Act 2002: Legislation setting out teachers' qualification requirements, statutory duties, and professional standards in educational institutions
School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD): Statutory document outlining current salary scales, working hours and conditions, and professional duties for teachers
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination, requirements for reasonable accommodations, and equal treatment in the workplace
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlement for employees including teachers
Teachers' Standards: Department for Education guidelines defining professional conduct requirements, teaching standards, and performance expectations
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling of personal information and privacy rights in educational settings
Safeguarding Requirements: Legal requirements including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and safeguarding responsibilities for educational professionals
Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Regulations protecting rights of fixed-term employees and establishing principles for contract renewal
