Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights including notice periods, unfair dismissal, and statutory rights. Forms the backbone of UK employment law.
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics (age, gender, race, disability, etc.) in the workplace.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements for employees in the UK.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Sets out the legal minimum pay requirements for workers of different ages and categories.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes the legal framework for workplace health and safety in the UK, including employer obligations and employee rights.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data, including employee information and privacy rights.
Pensions Act 2008: Covers automatic enrollment requirements and employer pension obligations.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Regulates trade union activities, collective bargaining, and industrial relations.
Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Ensures fixed-term employees are not treated less favorably than permanent employees.
Part-time Workers Regulations 2000: Protects part-time workers from less favorable treatment compared to full-time workers.
ACAS Code of Practice: Provides guidance on disciplinary and grievance procedures that should be reflected in employment contracts.
Statutory Sick Pay Regulations: Governs the minimum sick pay provisions that must be included in employment terms.
Intellectual Property Provisions: Legal framework for protecting company IP and establishing ownership of work created during employment.
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal requirements and best practices for protecting company confidential information through employment contracts.
Post-Employment Restrictions: Legal framework for restrictive covenants including non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality obligations after employment ends.
