Transfer of Undertakings and Redundancy
Clear advice on the transfer of undertakings and protection of employment
Here at Hart Brown, we have many years of experience in advising and assisting in business transactions which are subject to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations; also known and referred to as TUPE.
TUPE applies whenever a business transfers some or all of its work to another company and employees are also included within the transfer. This area of law can become complex and it is not always obvious that TUPE does apply. It is therefore vital that you seek specialist advice from us before any transfer takes place.
We will always try to make the process as straightforward as possible by providing strategic, commercial but also practical advice on the following:
- The practicalities of how TUPE relates to the sale or purchase of a business
- The consultation process
- Outsourcing
- Changes to contracts of employment where these are allowed
Penalties for failing to comply with these obligations can be expensive both for the business transferring the work and the business acquiring it.
If this is not handled properly employees may be able to bring an unfair dismissal claim and the dismissal could be automatically unfair. So make sure you avoid expensive mistakes by instructing us at the earliest opportunity.
Get in touch today on 01483 887766 to speak to a member of the team about how we can assist you with the transfer of undertakings and protection of employment.
