Transfer of undertakings (TUPE)

Resources

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  TU01: What legislation governs the transfer of an undertaking to another?

  The legislation governing the transfer of undertakings.
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  TU02: What would happen if an undertaking was transferred and there was no protection for employees?

  What happens if an undertaking is transferred and there is no protection for employees.
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  TU03: What is the effect of the TUPE Regulations?

  The effect of the TUPE Regulations.
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  TU04: What were the changes to TUPE in 2006 and what should employers do to ensure compliance with them?

  The changes to TUPE in 2006 and what employers should do to ensure compliance with them.
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  TU05: What is the ETO defence under TUPE?

  The ETO defence under TUPE.
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  TU06: How can an employer avoid TUPE altogether or at least minimise its impact?

  How an employer can avoid TUPE altogether, or at least minimise its impact.
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  TU07: If an employer acquires all or part of a business that was insolvent what are the special rules that apply?

  The special rules that apply if an employer acquires all or part of a business that was insolvent.
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  TU08: Which transfers does TUPE apply to?

  The transfers to which TUPE applies.
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  TU09: Does TUPE apply to transfers of undertakings outside the United Kingdom?

  Whether TUPE applies to transfers of undertakings outside the United Kingdom.
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  TU10: How does TUPE affect service change provision changes?

  The effect of TUPE on service provision changes.
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  TU11: How does an employer tell if TUPE applies?

  How an employer can tell if TUPE applies.
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  TU12: An employer puts contracts out to tender for cleaning etc regularly and as a result, changes contractors periodically. The 'business' mainly consists of a few staff-does TUPE apply?

  Applying TUPE to an organisation which regularly puts contracts out to tender for catering, security and cleaning staff and as a result changes contractors from time to time.
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  TU13: Does TUPE apply if after a service provision change the service is now supplied by two (or more) service providers?

  Whether TUPE applies if after a service provision change the service is provided by two (or more) service providers.
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  TU14: Does TUPE apply to transfers between suppliers of professional services?

  The application of TUPE to transfers between suppliers of professional services.
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  TU15: In a TUPE situation what information should be given by the transferor to the transferee concerning the transferor's rights, powers, duties and liabilities towards anyemployees who are to transfer?

  What information should be given in a TUPE situation by the transferor to the transferee.
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  TU16: In a TUPE situation what information should be given by the transferor and the transferee to the employees affected?

  The information which should be given by the transferor and the transferee to the employees affected by a TUPE situation.
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  TU17: What are the obligations that arise under the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 following a TUPE transfer?

  The obligations that arise under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 following a TUPE transfer.
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  TU18: When should consultation regarding a transfer of an undertaking take place and who should be consulted?

  When consultation regarding a transfer of an undertaking should take place.
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  TU19: Who would be considered an 'appropriate representative' for the purposes of informing and consulting staff affected by transfer of an undertaking?

  Who would be considered an 'appropriate representative' for the purposes of informing and consulting staff affected by transfer of an undertaking.
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  TU20: What happens if an employer fails to comply with their duty to inform and consult employees affected by the transfer of an undertaking?

  What happens if an employer fails to comply with their duty to inform and consult employees affected by the transfer of an undertaking.