Employment Rights Act 1996: Defines employment status and rights, crucial for distinguishing between employees and consultants
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination in professional relationships and service provision
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs handling of personal data and data protection requirements in professional relationships
Companies Act 2006: Relevant when dealing with corporate entities and their legal obligations
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and ownership of works created during consultancy
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects trademarks and brand-related intellectual property
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Provides framework for protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Income Tax Act 2007: Determines tax obligations and considerations for consultancy payments
IR35 Regulations: Off-payroll working rules determining tax status of consultants
National Insurance Contributions Act 2014: Governs social security contributions requirements for consultants
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits on liability exclusions
Consumer Rights Act 2015: May apply if the consultant is dealing with consumers or small businesses
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out health and safety obligations in work environments
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours and time management requirements
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive practices and restrictions in consultancy agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law considerations and business regulations
Civil Procedure Rules: Governs court procedures for dispute resolution in England and Wales
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for alternative dispute resolution through arbitration
