Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation covering statutory notice periods, written statements of termination reasons, and protection against unfair dismissal. Also contains section 203 regarding settlement agreement requirements including independent legal advice and written format.

Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discrimination and confirms that separation cannot be based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, disability, etc.

Companies Act 2006: Governs corporate requirements including directors' duties and corporate authority requirements for executing separation agreements.

Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003: Regulates the tax treatment of termination payments, distinguishing between tax-free and taxable elements of separation packages.

Limitation Act 1980: Sets out time limits for bringing claims and statutory bars that may affect the separation agreement terms.

ACAS Code of Practice: Provides guidance on following proper procedures and ensuring fairness in the separation process.

Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling of personal data and privacy considerations during the separation process, incorporating UK GDPR requirements.