Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales, covering basic employment terms and conditions
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum wage requirements are met if the placement is paid
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Key legislation ensuring workplace safety and employer obligations for health and safety
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace
Education Act 1996: Relevant for student placements, governing educational arrangements and requirements
Education and Skills Act 2008: Legislation covering participation of young people in education or training
Children and Young Persons Act 1933: Applicable for placements involving persons under 18, protecting young people in employment
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulations governing the processing and protection of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance to cover workplace injuries and illnesses
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006: Relevant if placement involves working with vulnerable persons, establishing safeguarding requirements
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Legislation concerning the disclosure of criminal convictions in employment contexts
