Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including protection of employment terms and conditions for returning workers and general obligations of both employer and employee during return to work process
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination, requirements for reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and specific rights related to pregnancy and maternity
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Framework for ensuring safe working conditions, including requirements for risk assessments and workplace adjustments for returning employees
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements that must be considered when planning return to work
Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999: Specific regulations protecting rights of employees returning from maternity leave, including right to return to same or similar position
Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014: Legislation covering rights and procedures for employees returning from shared parental leave arrangements
Fit Note Requirements: Guidelines and requirements regarding medical certification of fitness to return to work after illness or injury
Access to Work Provisions: Government support scheme helping disabled people to take up or remain in work, including adaptations and equipment
Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the handling and protection of personal and medical information during the return to work process, including UK GDPR compliance requirements
