Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing basic employment rights, unfair dismissal provisions, statutory notice periods, and redundancy payments calculations and procedures

Equality Act 2010: Comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics, affecting how release clauses must be drafted to ensure they don't improperly waive discrimination rights

Companies Act 2006: Legislation governing director's duties, obligations, and company property returns if the employee holds a director position

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations concerning the handling of personal data post-employment, including data privacy rights and retention obligations

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Legislation covering collective agreements and trade union consultation requirements in termination situations

Contracts of Employment Act 1963: Fundamental legislation governing contractual obligations and notice periods in employment relationships

Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing outstanding holiday pay calculations and working time records that must be considered in termination agreements

Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for bringing claims and statutory limitations on waivers in termination agreements

Protected Disclosures Act 1998: Whistleblowing legislation that prevents contracting out of whistleblowing rights and requires specific provisions for protected disclosures

National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Legislation ensuring all payments in termination agreements meet minimum wage requirements

ACAS Code of Practice: Practical guidance on handling dismissals and grievances that must be considered when drafting termination agreements

Income Tax Act 2007: Tax legislation affecting how termination payments should be structured and reported