Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights including fair treatment requirements, documentation of performance discussions, and rights regarding performance-related decisions.
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring prevention of discrimination based on protected characteristics, objective performance criteria, and reasonable adjustments for disabled employees in performance reviews.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulations concerning processing and storing personal data, employee privacy rights, data retention periods, and access to performance records.
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation protecting fundamental rights including right to privacy, fair treatment, and dignity at work in employment contexts.
ACAS Code of Practice: Best practice guidelines for performance management, including fair and transparent procedures and right to be accompanied in formal meetings.
Company Policies: Internal organizational policies and procedures that must be aligned with the performance review process.
Industry Regulations: Sector-specific regulations that may impact how performance reviews are conducted in particular industries.
Contractual Obligations: Existing employment contract terms and conditions that may affect performance review procedures and outcomes.
Professional Standards: Relevant professional body requirements and standards that may need to be incorporated into leadership performance criteria.
Trade Union Agreements: Any collective bargaining agreements or union-negotiated terms that may affect the performance review process.
