Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including sections on unfair dismissal, notice period requirements, and procedural fairness in termination processes
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discriminatory dismissal and ensuring consideration of protected characteristics in employment decisions
ACAS Code of Practice: Statutory guidance on disciplinary and grievance procedures, establishing standards for procedural fairness and transparency
Employment Contract Terms: Specific contractual obligations including notice periods, disciplinary procedures, and performance requirements that must be considered
Common Law Principles: Legal principles including duty of mutual trust and confidence, reasonable grounds for warning, and natural justice requirements
Relevant Case Law: Precedents established by courts regarding procedural fairness, reasonable employer test, and warning requirements before dismissal
Procedural Fairness Requirements: Legal obligation to follow fair and transparent procedures, including clear communication of issues and reasonable opportunity for improvement
Notice Period Compliance: Statutory and contractual requirements regarding minimum notice periods and proper notification procedures
Protected Characteristics Consideration: Legal requirement to ensure warning and potential termination are not related to protected characteristics under equality legislation
Reasonable Timeframes: Legal requirement to provide reasonable time periods for improvement and response to warnings before proceeding with termination
