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TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings

 

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About the Course

Recommended for:


The TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings course is for HR managers and line managers responsible for employment law issues within their organisation. No prior knowledge of the law relating to TUPE is required.

Course overview:


TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings is a 1-day course which reviews the law governing business transfers, the HR context to TUPE, as well as its significance to contracting-out. The TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings course provides clarification and guidance on the key issues of TUPE and examines the impact of the 2006 regulations.

Course benefits:


By the end of the TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings course, you will be able to:

  • advise on and apply the key legal principles surrounding TUPE
  • demonstrate and promote HR best practice.

Additional information:


TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings can be completed as a standalone course, or as part of the advanced level qualifications in employment law programme.

In-house training

TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We can also tailor the TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an adviser about your particular requirements call our in-house training team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

Dates and Prices

Course title: TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings
Duration: 1 day (Non-residential)
Dates and prices:
7 June 2012, Londonavailability: Amber light
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
CIPD member price: £490 + VAT (find out about CIPD membership)
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23 July 2012, Manchesteravailability: Green light
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5 September 2012, Londonavailability: Green light
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
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8 October 2012, Birminghamavailability: Green light
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
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15 November 2012, Londonavailability: Green light
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
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14 December 2012, Londonavailability: Green light
Non-member price: £545 + VAT
CIPD member price: £490 + VAT (find out about CIPD membership)
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In-house training

TUPE: Transfer of Undertakings can also be provided in-house. This is a cost-effective approach if you have a number of people who require training. You choose where and when you want our trainers to deliver. We will also tailor the course content to suit your precise organisation needs.

To speak to an advisor about your particular requirements call our In-house team on +44 (0)20 8612 6202.

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Course content

PROGRAMME


When does TUPE apply?


  • the TUPE Regulations 2006
  • distinguishing between share acquisition and business transfers
  • relevant factors to be taken into account
  • the position of outsourcing and service transfers
  • recent cases

Who is covered?


  • who transfers by TUPE
  • individuals employed by third parties
  • the right to object to a transfer
  • practical considerations

What is transferred?


  • rights and liabilities that transfer
  • liabilities that do not transfer
  • bonuses and other benefits
  • restrictive covenants
  • new rules for occupational pension schemes

The duty to inform and consult appropriate representatives

  • key TUPE provisions on collective rights
  • information to be provided
  • timing and practical considerations
  • identifying ‘measures’ which are envisaged
  • employee representatives
  • what does consultation involve?
  • the remedy for failure to inform and consult

Dismissals

  • legal implications
  • automatically unfair dismissal
  • the ETO defence
  • practical considerations

Changing terms and conditions

  • legal implications
  • ETO reasons
  • practical considerations

 

Managing the change process – communication and the media.

 

Course tutors

Mr Nick Evans
Nick Evans has worked for many years as a solicitor specialising in employment law, in senior public sector roles and private practice. He is now Legal Operations Director of HR and Legal Services consultants Outset, advising leading organisations on employment law.
Mr Patrick Glencross