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TUPE is the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. These regulations protect employees when the business they work for is transferred to a new employer. This may occur as a result of a merger, or because the company has been bought or sold.
The TUPE Regulations will also apply in outsourcing situations. Known as a 'service provision change’, this is when:
There must be a 'relevant transfer' for TUPE to apply. The rules determining such transfers are complex, but essentially there must be a transfer of an economic entity which retains its identity.
In situations where TUPE applies:
Yes, if an employer plans to transfer their business or service provision contract, then the TUPE Regulations require them to inform them regarding:
If changes are made as a consequence of the transfer, the 'measures' must be discussed with an employee representative. The incoming employer has a responsibility to continue this consultation process.
Transferees need to inform employees (and workers if applicable) in writing:
Failure to inform or consult can result in an Employment Tribunal claim by employees and the trade union (if applicable). A successful claim may mean employees (and/or workers if applicable) could receive up to 13 weeks’ pay as compensation. Either the transferee or the transferor could be liable to pay the compensation, or it could be split between them.
The transferee must provide the transferor with the following employee liability information (ELI) at least 28 days before the transfer takes place:
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