Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing basic employment rights, mandatory terms and conditions, and notice periods in employment contracts
Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Regulations ensuring equal treatment of fixed-term workers, including rules on conversion to permanent employment after 4 years and rights regarding contract renewal
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination, defining protected characteristics, and ensuring equal treatment in employment
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing maximum working hours, mandatory rest breaks, and holiday entitlement for employees
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation setting minimum wage requirements and age-related pay rates
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting temporary agency workers' rights and ensuring equal treatment
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how employers must handle employee personal data
Immigration Legislation: Laws governing right to work checks and employment of foreign nationals in the UK
Income Tax and National Insurance Legislation: Requirements for employee tax and national insurance contributions and employer obligations
Pensions Act 2008: Legislation covering employer pension obligations including auto-enrollment requirements
