Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing statutory notice periods, redundancy pay rights, final payment requirements, and fundamental protection of employee rights during termination
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discriminatory practices during company closure and mandates fair treatment of all employees regardless of protected characteristics
Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employee rights during business transfers, applicable if the closure involves transfer of business assets or operations
Insolvency Act 1986: Legislation governing employee rights and company obligations during insolvency situations, including priority of employee claims
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Mandates collective consultation requirements, particularly when 20+ employees are being made redundant within a 90-day period
Companies Act 2006: Outlines legal requirements for company closure and director responsibilities during the closure process
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs the calculation of outstanding holiday pay and working time considerations in final settlements
Pensions Act 2004: Regulates the treatment of pension arrangements and employer obligations regarding pension schemes during company closure
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures all final payments and calculations meet minimum wage requirements during the termination process
