Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation covering basic employment rights, notice periods, unfair dismissal provisions, and mandatory statement of employment particulars requirements.
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation protecting against workplace discrimination, ensuring equal pay provisions, and requiring reasonable accommodations for employees.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, mandatory rest breaks, annual leave entitlement, 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: Regulates employee data handling and privacy rights in the workplace, including data collection, storage, and processing.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes workplace safety obligations and employee protections, including employer duties and employee responsibilities.
Pensions Act 2008: Details auto-enrollment requirements and pension scheme provisions that employers must provide to eligible employees.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Covers union rights and collective bargaining processes in the workplace.
Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999: Specifies maternity rights and parental leave entitlements, including time off and pay provisions.
Part-time Workers Regulations 2000: Ensures equal treatment provisions for part-time workers compared to full-time employees.
