Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation to establish clear distinction between employment and consultancy relationships, helping avoid misclassification issues
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination in professional relationships and sets requirements for equal treatment
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling, processing, and protection of personal data in business relationships
Companies Act 2006: Relevant when dealing with corporate entities, governing business relationships and corporate responsibilities
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Regulates the provision of services and implied terms in service contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Applicable if the consultant provides services to consumers, setting out consumer protection requirements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights and ownership of work created during consultancy
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects trademarks and related intellectual property in business relationships
IR35 Legislation: Off-payroll working rules determining tax status of consultants and contractors
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements for consultancy services
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets out health and safety obligations in work environments, including for consultants
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets in professional relationships
Competition Act 1998: Ensures compliance with competition law in business relationships and service provisions
Arbitration Act 1996: Provides framework for dispute resolution through arbitration in commercial contracts
Civil Procedure Rules: Governs court procedures and litigation processes for dispute resolution in England and Wales
