TUPE

  • Introduction
  • Purpose and effect of TUPE

Possible TUPE situations

  • Transactions to which TUPE may apply
  • The test for a ‘relevant transfer’
  • A ‘change of service provider’
  • Treat as a TUPE transfer?

Who transfers?

  • ‘Assigned’ to the undertaking
  • ‘Immediately before the transfer’
  • Information from the transferor
  • Dismissal prior to transfer
  • Objecting employees

Transferring terms

  • Express contractual terms
  • Implied contractual terms
  • Pension provisions
  • Collective arrangements

Key points

  • Liability and indemnity
  • Due diligence

Dismissals

  • Automatic unfair dismissal
  • Constructive dismissal
  • Opting out
  • ETO reasons

Changing terms and conditions

  • Does it work?
  • Possible solutions

Collective issues

  • Employee representatives
  • The duty to consult
  • What if you don’t consult?