Why is business compliance important?

Business compliance is vitally important for a number of reasons, such as:

• Protects a company from financial penalties.

• Builds trust with both customers and employees.

• Enhances the reputation of a business.

• Protects the health, safety, and welfare of employees.

What are the main employment laws in the UK?

There are many employment law and HR laws that employers must adhere to, failure to do so could lead to Employment Tribunal claims being raised against them. Such as:

• Employment Rights Act 1996.

• Employment Rights Act 2025.

• Employment Relations Act 1999.

• National Minimum Wage Act 1998.

• Working Time Regulations 1998.

• Equality Act 2010.

• Worker Protection Act 2023.

• Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Sick Pay Regulations.

What is the main piece of Health & Safety legislation?

There are many Health & Safety legislation that employers must adhere to, failure to do so can lead to workplace accidents with the possibility of serious injuries. Such as:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992.

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

What is included in our expert guide?

Our expert guide includes all relevant information on how to keep your business compliant with both HR and Health & Safety laws.

This includes past and upcoming changes as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025 - the biggest change to employment law in a generation.

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