Employment Rights Act 1996: Core legislation covering basic employment rights, mandatory written statements of employment terms, unfair dismissal provisions, and statutory notice periods
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation covering protected characteristics, equal pay provisions, and requirements for reasonable accommodations in the workplace
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working hours, including maximum weekly working time, mandatory rest breaks, annual leave entitlements, and restrictions on night work
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Sets out minimum wage requirements and payment calculations for different categories of workers
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing and protection of employee personal data and privacy rights in the workplace
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, setting out employer and employee obligations for maintaining a safe working environment
Pensions Act 2008: Establishes requirements for workplace pension schemes including auto-enrollment obligations for employers
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Regulates collective bargaining rights and union membership protections in the workplace
Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999: Details statutory rights and protections relating to maternity, paternity, and parental leave
Part-time Workers Regulations 2000: Ensures equal treatment for part-time workers and prevents less favorable treatment compared to full-time workers
