TUPE - a guide to the regulations
A brief on the purpose of TUPE, what is covered, the employer and employee position, redundancy and union recognition.
TUPE
TUPE regulations protect an employee's terms and conditions if their employer is taken over.
What is TUPE?
TUPE is a complicated, but important, piece of law which protects employees when the company they work for is taken over. TUPE is an acronym that stands for ’Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981’. TUPE transfers have been commonplace across the railways and other transport and travel industries so it's something that TSSA has detailed knowledge of.
If you find yourself in a TUPE transfer situation, please contact your rep or the TSSA Helpdesk to seek advice and representation to protect your contractual rights.
The briefs below give an outline of key elements of TUPE legislation.
TUPE guides
TUPE - consultation and information rights
This brief on the TUPE regulations deals with information and consultation rights and the rights of representatives.
TUPE - remedies for breaches of the regulations
This brief on the TUPE regulations deals with complaints to an employment tribunal and tribunal awards.
Member advice from our Helpdesk
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