What this law does
The Employment Rights Act 1996 is one of the central statutes in individual employment law. It contains rights on wages and deductions, written particulars, dismissal and redundancy, time off and a range of other protections. It has been amended many times, so current guidance must be read with later legislation and commencement rules.
Important provisions
The sections most likely to matter in ConsumerWise disputes
These are not the only relevant provisions. They are the provisions ConsumerWise currently maps most often to practical guidance.
Protection from unauthorised deductions
The core statutory protection against unauthorised deductions from wages.
Right not to be unfairly dismissed
Creates the statutory right, subject to eligibility and the wider dismissal framework.
Fairness of dismissal
Sets the framework for potentially fair reasons and the fairness assessment.
Official links: legislation.gov.uk
Connected guidance
See how the law applies in real problems
ConsumerWise tools
Use the law in a guided route
No dedicated ConsumerWise tool uses this framework yet. The linked guides below apply it to real disputes.
The Act name is not the whole answer
A legal outcome can depend on the exact provision, commencement date, territorial application, exceptions, contract type and later amendments. Regulator rules, case law and contractual terms can also matter. ConsumerWise therefore links the law to the practical route rather than treating an Act name as a magic citation.
Official legislation
Check the primary source
ConsumerWise provides general information rather than individual legal advice. Check current wording, commencement, amendments and territorial application against the official source before relying on a provision in a formal dispute.