Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing unfair dismissal rights, statutory grievance procedures, and employee notice period entitlements. Forms the backbone of employment protection in England and Wales.
Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive legislation protecting against discriminatory dismissal based on protected characteristics (such as age, gender, race, disability). Also covers victimisation and harassment in the workplace.
ACAS Code of Practice: Statutory guidance providing practical framework for handling workplace grievances and disciplinary matters. Non-compliance can result in up to 25% increase in compensation at tribunal.
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Legislation protecting workers' collective rights, including protection against dismissal for union membership and procedures for collective redundancy situations.
Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Specific regulations ensuring fixed-term employees are not treated less favorably than permanent employees, including protection against unfair dismissal.
TUPE Regulations 2006: Regulations protecting employees' rights during business transfers or service provision changes, including protection against dismissal related to the transfer.
Time Limitation Rules: Statutory time limits requiring claims to be brought within three months less one day from the effective date of termination, with mandatory ACAS Early Conciliation before tribunal proceedings.
