Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation governing written particulars of employment and basic terms and conditions of employment. Essential for ensuring the offer letter contains all legally required employment terms.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discriminatory practices and language in employment offers, including considerations for protected characteristics and reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling of candidate's personal information, including consent for data processing and retention policies in employment documentation.
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Requires verification of right to work and immigration status checks before formal employment offer can be made.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures that any salary offered meets the statutory minimum wage requirements for the relevant age group and position.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Covers requirements regarding working hours and holiday entitlement that should be referenced in the employment offer.
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing formation of contracts, including offer, acceptance, and consideration in employment contracts.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Outlines health and safety requirements that may need to be referenced in the offer letter depending on the nature of the role.
