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TUPE and the Transfer Of Undertakings

By on October 19, 2011 in Tupe

TUPE is shorthand for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. What this act does is protect employee’s rights when the business they work for is sold or transferred to a new owner. Employees of the business when the firm changes hands automatically become employees of the new employer on the same terms [...]

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Complying with TUPE regulations

By on September 10, 2011 in Tupe

TUPE and employers law TUPE comes into effect when the criteria laid out in the TUPE Regs is met. The new business owner or service provider (Transferee) will then automatically be obliged to uphold all employee contracts of the original provider or owner (Transferor). Exactly the same terms and conditions of employment must be given. [...]

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How do TUPE regulations affect me and my employer?

By on May 17, 2011 in Tupe

Article by Richard Einerhann The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection from Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), apply in certain circumstances. TUPE normally becomes relevant when an undertaking (for example a business) transfers from one employer to another. Employees of the undertaking are afforded protection under TUPE. Under Regulation 3(1)(a) of TUPE, to qualify as a business transfer [...]

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