Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation covering statutory notice periods, right to written reasons for dismissal, protection against unfair dismissal, and calculation of continuous service.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discriminatory dismissal, covering protected characteristics, and ensuring termination processes are non-discriminatory.
Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978: Covers basic employee rights and notice period requirements in employment relationships.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures that PILON (Payment in Lieu of Notice) calculations meet minimum wage requirements.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs the calculation of accrued holiday pay and holiday entitlement considerations during termination.
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003: Regulates tax treatment of PILON payments and Post-Employment Notice Pay (PENP) calculations.
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) Order 1994: Covers considerations for contractual claims in employment tribunals.
Collective Agreements: Any relevant collective agreements that may affect the termination process.
Employment Contract: The employee's specific contract of employment containing terms and conditions relevant to termination.
Company Policies: Internal company policies and procedures regarding termination of employment.
Restrictive Covenants: Any post-employment restrictions that need to be referenced in the termination letter.
