Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing lay-offs, including sections 147-154 which define statutory lay-off conditions, employee rights during lay-off periods, and statutory requirements for implementation
National Insurance Contributions Act: Legislation governing the handling of National Insurance contributions during temporary lay-off periods, including employer and employee obligations
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination in lay-off selection process and protects employees with protected characteristics from unfair treatment during lay-offs
Employment Contract Terms: Consideration of existing contractual provisions and requirement for explicit contractual right to implement lay-offs
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992: Covers consultation requirements and collective agreement considerations for lay-offs, particularly important when dealing with unionized workforces
Statutory Guarantee Pay Regulations: Regulations governing mandatory guarantee payments during lay-off periods, including current rates and eligibility criteria for employees
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling of personal data and privacy considerations during the lay-off process
COVID-19 Specific Legislation: Any temporary measures still in effect and government support schemes related to lay-offs implemented during the pandemic period
