Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation setting out basic employment rights, fair dismissal procedures, and requirements for written statements of employment particulars
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination, requiring consideration of disability-related absences and mandating reasonable adjustments for disabled employees
ACAS Code of Practice: Essential guidance on fair disciplinary processes - while not law, failure to follow can lead to increased tribunal awards
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling of personal data, including protection of medical information and requirements for data processing and storage
Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Legislation concerning access to and handling of medical evidence and information in employment contexts
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing statutory leave entitlements, including rules relating to annual leave and sick leave calculations
Statutory Sick Pay Regulations 1982: Regulations setting out rules regarding statutory sick pay and notification requirements for sickness absence
Company Policies: Internal workplace policies and procedures that must be considered alongside statutory requirements
Employment Contract: Individual terms and conditions of employment that may contain specific provisions regarding attendance and disciplinary procedures
Collective Agreements: Any applicable agreements between employer and trade unions or worker representatives that may affect disciplinary procedures
