Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing statutory notice periods, redundancy payments, and unfair dismissal provisions
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring protection against discrimination and equal treatment requirements in employment matters
Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing tax treatment of severance payments, including the £30,000 tax-free threshold for qualifying termination payments
Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003: Additional tax legislation specifically dealing with employment-related payments and pensions
National Insurance Contributions Legislation: Rules governing NIC treatment of termination payments and benefits
Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978: Historical legislation providing foundation for current employment protections
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Legislation governing collective labor rights and consultation requirements
Notice Period Requirements: Legal requirements for notice periods and payment in lieu of notice (PILON) calculations
Statutory Redundancy Calculations: Mathematical formulae and rules for calculating statutory redundancy payments
Holiday Pay Regulations: Rules regarding accrual and payment of outstanding holiday pay upon termination
Confidentiality Obligations: Legal framework for ongoing confidentiality requirements post-employment
Post-termination Restrictions: Legal principles governing restrictive covenants and their enforceability
Company Property Rules: Legal requirements regarding return of company property and intellectual property rights
Settlement Agreement Requirements: Statutory requirements for valid settlement agreements including independent legal advice
Tax Treatment Guidelines: HMRC guidelines on tax treatment of various components of severance packages
Claims Waiver Requirements: Legal framework for valid waivers of employment claims
ACAS Code of Practice: Statutory code providing guidance on disciplinary and grievance procedures
