Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law established through case law in England and Wales, covering formation, terms, and breach of contracts

Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating how contract terms can be enforced and limitations on exclusion clauses

Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Law controlling unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses

Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair terms in contracts with businesses

Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment rights, including procedures for fair dismissal and handling of poor performance

Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination in employment and ensuring fair treatment during termination processes

ACAS Code of Practice: Guidelines for handling disciplinary and performance issues in the workplace, including proper procedures for termination

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts for the supply of goods and services, including quality standards and performance requirements

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Law protecting consumer rights in contracts, including standards for service quality and performance

Hadley v Baxendale Principles: Legal principles established in 1854 governing the recovery of damages in contract law

Limitation Act 1980: Statute setting time limits for bringing legal claims relating to contract breaches

UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing how personal information must be handled during contract termination processes

Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including handling of personal data in contractual relationships