Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing notice periods, final payment calculations, statutory entitlements, and unfair dismissal provisions
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discriminatory practices, protects characteristics, and maintains equal treatment obligations in employment termination
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs outstanding holiday pay calculations and accrued leave entitlements during end of service
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures compliance with minimum wage requirements in final salary calculations and wage-related adjustments
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling of personal information and data retention requirements during employment termination
Pensions Act 2008: Covers final pension contributions and pension-related information requirements in end of service documentation
Income Tax Act 2007 and PAYE Regulations: Governs tax treatment of final payments and P45 requirements for departing employees
Limitation Act 1980: Sets time limits for potential claims and establishes record-keeping requirements post-employment
Collective Agreements: Any applicable workplace agreements that may affect the terms of employment termination
Company Policies: Internal procedures and policies affecting the end of service process and documentation
Contractual Obligations: Specific terms from the original employment contract that affect termination conditions
Company Property Requirements: Guidelines for the return of company assets and property upon termination
Confidentiality Obligations: Post-employment confidentiality requirements and data protection responsibilities
Post-Employment Restrictions: Non-compete clauses, non-solicitation agreements, and other post-employment limitations
