Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing director responsibilities, including statutory duties, corporate governance requirements, and disclosure obligations
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation covering basic employment rights, notice periods, unfair dismissal provisions, and mandatory statement of employment particulars
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination, equal treatment provisions, and reasonable accommodations in the workplace
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing personal data handling, privacy rights, and data protection obligations for organizations and their directors
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations covering working hours, holiday entitlement, and rest break requirements, though directors may opt out of some provisions
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation setting minimum pay requirements, though typically not directly relevant for Managing Director level positions
Pensions Act 2008: Legislation covering auto-enrollment requirements and pension scheme obligations for employers and senior management
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Law establishing safety responsibilities and management obligations for workplace health and safety
Corporate Governance Code: Non-statutory guidelines particularly relevant for listed companies, setting out corporate governance best practices
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Specific legislation applicable if the company operates in financial services sector, governing regulatory compliance and conduct
