Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, including requirements for written statement of terms, unfair dismissal, redundancy rights, and other fundamental employment protections
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation protecting employees from discrimination based on protected characteristics including age, gender, race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, annual leave entitlement, and working patterns
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring workers receive at least the statutory minimum wage rates, which vary by age and apprenticeship status
Pensions Act 2008: Legislation requiring employers to automatically enroll eligible workers into a pension scheme and make minimum contributions
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including UK GDPR, governing how employers must handle employee personal data
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Framework for workplace health and safety regulations, establishing employer duties to ensure worker safety
Employment Relations Act 1999: Legislation covering trade union recognition, collective bargaining, and other aspects of employment relations
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights when a business transfers to new ownership or during service provision changes
Part-time Workers Regulations 2000: Legislation ensuring part-time workers are not treated less favorably than comparable full-time workers
Statement of Main Terms: Mandatory written statement of employment particulars required under Section 1 of ERA, including key terms and conditions
Notice Periods: Statutory minimum notice periods for termination of employment, which may be enhanced by contractual terms
Working Hours and Holiday: Statutory requirements for maximum working hours, rest breaks, and minimum paid annual leave entitlement
Disciplinary Procedures: Required procedures for handling workplace discipline and grievances, following ACAS Code of Practice
Confidentiality and Data Protection: Provisions protecting company confidential information and ensuring compliance with data protection legislation
