Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation covering basic employment rights, statutory notice periods, unfair dismissal provisions, and redundancy payments
Equality Act 2010: Legislation governing protection against discrimination, equal pay provisions, and matters related to harassment and victimization
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations covering holiday pay calculations and treatment of accrued but untaken holiday
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring all payments meet minimum wage requirements during employment and settlement
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003: Tax legislation governing treatment of termination payments, including tax-free threshold of £30,000 under Section 403
Employment Relations Act 1999: Legislation covering right to be accompanied at meetings and collective agreement considerations
Companies Act 2006: Corporate legislation relevant for director duties and post-termination restrictions
GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation governing obligations and personal data handling post-employment
Protection of Employment Regulations 2006: Regulations covering TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings) considerations in employment transfers
Limitations Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for claims and enforcement periods in employment matters
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Legislation governing collective consultation requirements and trade union rights
Common Law Principles: General contract law principles developed through case law that apply to employment contracts and settlement agreements
ACAS Code of Practice: Practical guidance on discipline and grievance procedures that must be considered in employment terminations
