Employment Rights Act 1996: Core legislation covering basic employment rights, written statement requirements, notice periods, and unfair dismissal provisions for temporary employment contracts.
Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Regulations ensuring equal treatment between fixed-term and permanent employees, including rights specific to fixed-term workers and rules on conversion to permanent status after 4 years.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing maximum weekly working hours, rest breaks, holiday entitlement, and restrictions on night work.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Statutory requirements for minimum wage payments and payment periods for all types of employment.
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation preventing discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities, and protecting various characteristics in employment relationships.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legal framework for handling personal data and privacy requirements in employment contexts.
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Legislation governing right to work requirements and necessary documentation checks for employment.
Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations: Tax regulations covering employer obligations regarding income tax and National Insurance contributions.
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Specific regulations protecting agency workers' rights and ensuring equal treatment, if applicable to the temporary employment arrangement.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation establishing employer obligations for workplace safety and health protection measures.
