Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation establishing basic employment rights and worker status definitions, which may be applicable even in work experience situations depending on the arrangement nature
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation governing payment requirements, determining whether work experience should be paid or unpaid based on the nature of the arrangement and duties performed
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations covering maximum working hours, required rest breaks and rest periods, particularly relevant for hospitality industry with its varying shift patterns
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation establishing duty of care obligations and safety requirements in workplace environments, including hospitality settings
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legal framework for handling personal information and privacy considerations, essential for maintaining records of work experience participants
Equality Act 2010: Legislation preventing discrimination and requiring reasonable accommodations for protected characteristics in work environments
Food Safety Act 1990: Legislation governing food handling and hygiene standards, relevant if work experience involves any food-related duties
Safeguarding Legislation: Various laws and regulations concerning the protection of minors in work environments, including DBS check requirements where applicable
