Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights including statutory notice periods, right to written reasons for dismissal (if employed for 2+ years), and basic employment rights protections
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discriminatory dismissal based on protected characteristics and ensuring the termination process is non-discriminatory
Contract Law: Common law principles governing contractual relationships, including terms of original employment contract, specific probationary period provisions, and agreed notice periods
ACAS Code of Practice: Guidelines providing best practice for handling terminations and following fair procedures during the dismissal process
Length of Employment Consideration: Assessment of employment duration as different statutory rights apply at different stages of employment
Notice Period Requirements: Evaluation of both contractual notice period and statutory minimum notice period requirements to ensure compliance
Termination Justification: Documentation and clear articulation of the reason for termination during probationary period
Outstanding Payments: Calculation and documentation of any outstanding payments, benefits, or accrued holiday pay due to the employee
Company Property: Requirements for the return of company property and assets by the departing employee
Data Protection Obligations: Ongoing obligations regarding confidentiality and data protection post-employment
Appeal Rights: Information about the employee's right to appeal the termination decision and the process for doing so
