The Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) are designed to protect the terms and conditions of employees, when a business or contract for services to which they are assigned, changes hands.
TUPE can be a complex piece of legislation. Businesses can easily experience difficulties in identifying whether a relevant transfer for the purposes of TUPE is on the horizon. A clear strategy is needed from the outset as there are expensive penalties for employers who fail to comply with their legal obligations in this area.
Hill Dickinson has extensive practical experience of advising sellers and buyers on the employment law aspects of transfers, acquisitions, disposals and the outsourcing of contracts for services.
Our employment team are familiar with the specific issues that arise in dealing with transfers in both the public and private sector. Our public sector team frequently advises on the two tier workforce guidance and other specific aspects such as wider consultation.
This experience and our commercial problem-solving approach enables clients to decide on the best strategy for managing and reducing the associated risks and costs. We can also help businesses to discharge their obligations to elect representatives and inform and consult affected members of the workforce and can handle all related due diligence.
Recent testimonials
"Over the last year the Hill Dickinson Employment team have
helped us to manage our way through some particularly complex TUPE
transfers which have enabled us to win business and deliver change
processes to a variety of our major customers."
Eammon Cuthbert, HR Director-Retail, Wincanton
