Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing notice periods, reasons for dismissal, final payment requirements, and written statement obligations for employment termination
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discriminatory dismissal, consideration of protected characteristics, and reasonable accommodations requirements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures compliance with minimum wage requirements in final payments and calculations
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs accrued holiday pay calculations and outstanding leave entitlements during termination
Protection of Vulnerable Groups: Covers safeguarding considerations and reporting obligations for caregivers working with vulnerable individuals
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates handling of personal information and data retention requirements during and after employment termination
Care Standards Act 2000: Sets professional standards considerations and regulatory reporting requirements for care workers
Health and Social Care Act 2008: Ensures compliance with care quality standards and CQC reporting obligations during termination of care workers
Employment Contract Terms: Specific contractual obligations, notice periods, and conditions that must be adhered to during termination
Company Policies: Internal procedures, collective agreements, and company-specific requirements for termination process
