Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Fundamental legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Key legislation establishing implied terms in contracts for goods and services, including requirements for reasonable care, skill, and fitness for purpose
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation that may affect SOW terms if the work involves contractors or workers
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation governing off-payroll working rules, crucial for SOWs involving contractors
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting temporary workers' rights, relevant if the SOW involves agency workers
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing how personal data must be handled and processed
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights and ownership of work products
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations for construction projects, essential if the SOW involves construction work
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Fundamental legislation establishing health and safety requirements in the workplace
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the SOW involves delivery to consumers
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution provisions
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution method
