Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation that helps define and distinguish between contractor and employee status, ensuring proper classification of the working relationship
Contracts of Employment Act 1972: Fundamental legislation governing contractual relationships in employment contexts
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing company operations and business relationships in the UK
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination and promotes equality in business relationships
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Governs intellectual property rights, crucial for web development work and code ownership
Trade Marks Act 1994: Protects branding and trademark elements in web development projects
Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997: Specific protection for databases and structured data collections
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing personal data processing and storage
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Governs electronic business transactions and digital service provision
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights in digital products and services
IR35 Rules: Tax legislation specifically dealing with off-payroll working and contractor status
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003: Governs taxation of earnings and income for contractors
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales
Arbitration Act 1996: Framework for alternative dispute resolution through arbitration
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Ensures safety standards when work is performed on-site
Working Time Regulations 1998: Guidelines on working hours and conditions, relevant as best practice reference
