Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation to establish clear distinction between employees and contractors, helping define the nature of the contractual relationship
Companies Act 2006: Fundamental legislation governing company operations and contracts when either party is a registered company
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination and promotes equality in contractual relationships
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling and protection of personal data between contracting parties
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights if the contractor is dealing with consumers or individuals
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules determining tax status of contractors and preventing disguised employment
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out the fundamental health and safety obligations for all work activities
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and ownership of work created during the contract
Arbitration Act 1996: Provides framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method in contracts
Civil Procedure Rules: Governs court proceedings in England and Wales if legal disputes arise from the contract
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
