Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including terms and conditions of employment, unfair dismissal protections, and the right to request flexible working
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against workplace discrimination and ensuring equal treatment regardless of protected characteristics
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements, which must be considered even in remote working arrangements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring workers receive at least the national minimum wage, applicable regardless of work location
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation establishing employer responsibilities for worker safety, including provisions for home working environments
Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992: Specific regulations for workers using display screen equipment, particularly relevant for remote workers
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Laws governing data protection and privacy, crucial for remote working arrangements where data is transferred between home and office
Flexible Working Regulations 2014: Regulations defining the statutory right to request flexible working and the process for handling such requests
Part-time Workers Regulations 2000: Legislation preventing less favorable treatment of part-time workers, which may be relevant for flexible remote working arrangements
Employment Particulars (Amendment) Regulations 2019: Updated requirements for employment contracts and written statements of particulars
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation affecting contractors and off-payroll working, which may be relevant for some remote working arrangements
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation regarding computer security and unauthorized access, relevant for remote workers accessing company systems
Employer's Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requirement for employers to maintain insurance covering workplace injuries and illnesses, including those occurring in home working environments
