Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights in England and Wales. Sets out fundamental employment rights, requirements for fair treatment, and covers disciplinary procedures.

ACAS Code of Practice: Provides practical guidance on handling disciplinary matters and grievance procedures. While not strictly law, tribunals take compliance with the Code into account when assessing cases.

Equality Act 2010: Ensures suspension decisions are not discriminatory, protects against unfair treatment based on protected characteristics, and requires consideration of any underlying disabilities.

Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures fair treatment and protects the right to private life. Guards against disproportionate actions in employment matters.

Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the handling of personal information in the suspension process and requires careful management of sensitive employee data.

Company Policies and Procedures: Internal organizational rules and procedures that must be followed during the suspension process.

Employment Contract Terms: Specific terms and conditions in the employee's contract that may affect the suspension process and must be adhered to.

Collective Agreements: Any agreements between the employer and trade unions or employee representatives that may impact the suspension process.

Relevant Case Law: Previous legal decisions and precedents regarding employee suspensions that help guide proper procedure and decision-making.