Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing post-employment obligations and statutory rights and duties of employees in England and Wales
Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Legislation protecting confidential information and trade secrets, particularly relevant for former employees who may have access to sensitive information
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Covers protection of intellectual property and establishes ownership of work created during employment
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the handling of personal and company data, including ongoing obligations after employment termination
Common Law Principles: Encompasses duty of confidentiality, implied terms in employment contracts, and restraint of trade doctrine
Competition Act 1998: Addresses anti-competitive behavior and market restrictions that may apply to former employees
Contract Law: Covers post-termination restrictive covenants, non-compete clauses, and non-solicitation provisions in employment contracts
Equality Act 2010: Ensures communications and actions don't discriminate based on protected characteristics
Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Provides framework to ensure cease and desist communications don't constitute harassment
Companies Act 2006: Relevant for directors' duties and corporate information protection in cases involving former employees in senior positions
