Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation that helps define the boundaries between employment and self-employment status, crucial for establishing proper contractor relationships
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules that determine employment status for tax purposes and ensure proper classification of contractors versus employees
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: While not directly applicable to genuine contractors, relevant for understanding misclassification risks and minimum payment requirements
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and rest periods, some aspects may apply to contractor relationships
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination, applicable to contractors in many circumstances
Tax Laws: Framework covering Income Tax implications, VAT requirements, and National Insurance considerations for independent contractors
Data Protection Laws: GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements governing data handling responsibilities and privacy protection
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation defining contractor's responsibilities and client's obligations regarding workplace safety
Contract Law: Common law principles and Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 governing contractual relationships and terms
Intellectual Property Rights: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and Trade Marks Act 1994 governing ownership and protection of intellectual property
