Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation covering basic employment rights, terms and conditions of employment, and changes to employment contracts. Essential for establishing the formal basis of remote working arrangements.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes employer's duty of care, home workplace safety requirements, and risk assessment obligations for remote workers' safety and wellbeing.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992: Specifies workstation assessment requirements, screen equipment safety standards, and mandatory regular breaks for employees working with computers.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs data security requirements, confidentiality measures, and information handling procedures for remote workers handling company data.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulates working hours, rest breaks, and record keeping requirements for employees, including those working from home.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures reasonable adjustments, non-discrimination, and equal treatment for all employees, including those working remotely.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Details risk assessment requirements, health and safety policies, and training requirements for remote working arrangements.
The Flexible Working Regulations 2014: Outlines the right to request flexible working, process for handling requests, and terms of arrangement for remote working.
