Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation covering basic employment rights, written statement requirements, and protection against unfair dismissal for teleworkers
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes employer's duty of care, requirements for risk assessments of home workplace, and equipment safety standards for remote workers
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992: Specific regulations for workstation assessments, screen equipment requirements, and mandatory break periods for computer-based work
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum working hours, required rest breaks, and record keeping requirements for remote workers
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation covering data security, privacy considerations, and information handling requirements for remote working arrangements
Equality Act 2010: Ensures prevention of discrimination, requires reasonable accommodations, and maintains equal treatment in telework arrangements
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Details risk assessment requirements, health and safety policies, and training requirements for remote workers
Flexible Working Regulations 2014: Establishes the right to request flexible working and the process for handling such requests
ACAS Guidelines on Homeworking: Advisory guidelines providing best practices and recommendations for implementing effective telework arrangements
