Anti-discrimantion Acts:

Equality Act (2010) - the act sets out that an employee cannot be discriminated against because of their; age, being married, being pregnant or having a child, disability, racce, religion, sec and sexual orientation.

The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974):

Implications for a business:

• Ensure that the building is safe
• Co-ordinate the whole system of work so that it is safe
• Ensure that the temperature in the working environment is within certain limits
• The air in the workplace must be safe to breathe
• FIt guards on machinery to prevent accidents
• Employees must be provided with the correct safety equipment needed
• Provide training in any hazards associated with the work
• Have a written safety policy which states who is responsible for safety issues

Implications for employees:

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and of others who could be affected by their actions
• Comply with instructions relating to safety
• Not interfere or misuse anything provided for health and safety purposes

The Minimum Wage Act (1999)- The act enforces a minimum amount of pay that employees over 18 must earn, it doesn't matter whether they are in full time or part-time employment. THis minimum is increased every year.

The Work and Families Act (2006):

• Paid leave for parents adopting children
• Confirmed paternity leave as a right
• Introduced the right for parents of young children to apply to work flexibility

The Data Protection Act (1984, 1988, 2003):

• Data must only be kept for the specified purposes
• Individuals are entitled to reasonable access to any data relating to them
• Data can only be passed to a third party with the consent of the individual concerned

Working Time Directive (1998)- states that an employee must not work more than 48 hours per week on average, an employee is also entitled to rest breaks.