Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Primary legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services in England and Wales, establishing implied terms about quality of service and reasonable time and charges
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights when applicable to the SOW, covering quality of service, fitness for purpose, and reasonable care and skill
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for subcontracting and assignment clauses
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments from other businesses, crucial for payment terms in the SOW
IR35 Regulations: Tax legislation determining employment status for contractors, essential for defining the nature of the working relationship in the SOW
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements that may affect resource allocation in the SOW
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring minimum payment requirements are met, particularly relevant for rate calculations
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Regulations protecting temporary workers' rights, applicable if using agency resources in the project
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing how personal data must be handled, processed, and protected during service delivery
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including specific provisions for business data processing
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace safety, requiring specific provisions in the SOW for on-site work
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles covering contract formation, consideration, misrepresentation, and remedies for breach
Professional Indemnity Requirements: Industry-specific requirements for professional liability insurance and indemnification clauses
