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Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation governing fair dismissal procedures, notice period requirements, and the employee's right to receive written reasons for dismissal. Essential for ensuring procedural fairness in employment termination.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation covering employer's duty of care, safety obligations to other employees, and risk management requirements in the workplace. Relevant for drug-related terminations due to safety implications.

Equality Act 2010: Anti-discrimination legislation ensuring termination decisions are not discriminatory, considering potential disability issues with addiction, and requirements for reasonable adjustments if applicable.

Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation protecting fundamental rights including right to private life and privacy considerations regarding drug testing procedures.

Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Laws governing the handling of sensitive personal data, medical information privacy, and confidentiality of drug test results.

ACAS Code of Practice: Guidelines on disciplinary procedures, including employee right to representation, fair disciplinary processes, and appeal procedures.

Company Policies Framework: Internal policies including drug and alcohol policy, health and safety policy, and disciplinary procedure policy that must be followed during termination.