Business Takeovers and ‘TUPE’
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (more commonly known as ‘TUPE’) were implemented to preserve employees’ terms and conditions of employment, when a business, or part of a business, is transferred to another company or business.
Employees of a business which is being sold or affected by a transfer have various rights during that process. Generally an employer must consult with all employees who may be affected by the transfer before it takes place and provide them with information explaining what the possible effects will be.
In practice, such a transfer can often lead to redundancies, as the newly combined business frequently ‘doubles up’ on roles. Generally an employee cannot be dismissed because of, or for a reason relating to, the transfer of a business unless there is an “economic, technical or organisational” reason. Our vast experience of dealing with these types of transfers means that we can advise you on your rights leading up to any such transfer, and assist with any redundancies or disputes that might arise afterwards.
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