Equality Act 2010: Primary legislation governing disability discrimination and equality rights in employment, particularly relevant for medical-based retirement decisions
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental employment legislation that outlines basic employment rights and procedures for termination of employment
Pension Schemes Act 1993: Key legislation governing pension schemes and retirement benefits in the UK
Finance Act 2004: Contains regulations regarding pension arrangements and tax implications of early retirement
Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Legislation governing how employers can access and use medical reports about employees
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, crucial for handling sensitive medical information and personal data
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring workplace safety and health considerations in employment decisions
Occupational Pension Scheme Rules: Specific rules governing the company's pension scheme and early retirement provisions
Company Ill-Health Retirement Policies: Internal company policies and procedures for managing medical retirement
Collective Agreements: Any existing agreements between employer and employees or unions regarding retirement procedures
Medical Evidence Requirements: Specific requirements for medical certification and evidence to support early retirement application
Common Law Duty of Care: Legal principle requiring employers to take reasonable care of employees' health and safety
Contractual Obligations: Existing employment contract terms and conditions relevant to retirement and termination
Reasonable Adjustments: Legal requirement to consider and implement reasonable workplace adjustments before proceeding with medical retirement
Pensions Regulator Guidance: Official guidance from the Pensions Regulator on managing early retirement cases
ACAS Guidelines: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service guidelines on managing ill health and retirement processes
