Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including basic employment protections, unfair dismissal, and statutory entitlements
Contracts of Employment Act 1972: Fundamental legislation establishing the basic requirements for employment contracts in England and Wales
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015: Legislation affecting small businesses and enterprise operations, including transparency and regulatory requirements
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules determining tax status of contractors and preventing tax avoidance through intermediary companies
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations ensuring equal treatment for agency workers and defining their rights
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, establishing fundamental duties for employers and workers
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed requirements for workplace risk assessments and health and safety management systems
Income Tax Act 2007: Core tax legislation affecting how owner-operators' income is taxed and reported
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulations governing how personal data must be handled and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995: Specific legislation for goods vehicle operators, including licensing requirements and compliance standards
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing maximum working hours, rest periods, and holiday entitlements
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Mandatory insurance requirements for businesses employing staff
VAT Act 1994: Legislation governing Value Added Tax obligations and compliance for businesses
