Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including notice periods, statutory rights, and unfair dismissal provisions
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discriminatory dismissal and covering protected characteristics in employment termination
Trade Union and Labour Relations Act 1992: Legislation covering collective consultation requirements and trade union rights in termination scenarios
Notice Requirements: Statutory minimum notice periods and consideration of contractual notice periods if longer than statutory minimums
Termination Reason Documentation: Legal requirement to document and justify fair reason for termination under Employment Rights Act
Payment Obligations: Requirements for final salary, accrued holiday pay, benefits, bonuses, and potential payment in lieu of notice
Procedural Requirements: Proper dismissal procedures, right of appeal, and consultation requirements for specific termination types
Data Protection Requirements: GDPR compliance and proper handling of employee data during and after termination process
Post-Employment Obligations: Management of confidentiality requirements, company property return, and enforcement of restrictive covenants
