Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation under English common law, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract in certain circumstances
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law dealing with false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation defining employment rights and helping distinguish between employees and contractors
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning off-payroll working rules and contractor tax status
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting the rights of agency workers and temporary contractors
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace health and safety requirements
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed regulations on managing workplace health and safety risks
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards and requirements
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination in the workplace and ensuring equal treatment
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations for construction projects and contractor responsibilities
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Legislation governing construction contracts and payment terms
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Law requiring employers to maintain insurance against employee injury and illness
