Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing notice periods, right to written reasons for dismissal (if employed 2+ years), and basic employment rights during probationary termination
Equality Act 2010: Ensures protection against discriminatory dismissal based on protected characteristics including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, and sexual orientation
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures compliance with wage payment obligations during the termination process, including final salary calculations
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs the calculation and payment of accrued holiday pay and outstanding leave entitlements during termination
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Regulates the handling of personal information and record keeping requirements during the termination process
Probationary Period Terms: Specific terms and conditions of the probationary period as stated in the employment contract, including duration and assessment criteria
Notice Period Requirements: Contractual and statutory notice period obligations specific to probationary employees
Company Policies: Any relevant internal company policies and procedures regarding probationary periods and termination processes
Performance Metrics: Agreed performance objectives and metrics used to assess employee during probationary period
Performance Documentation: Records of performance issues, concerns, or feedback provided during the probationary period
