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TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings [Protection of Employment] Regulations)
What is TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings [Protection of Employment] Regulations)
What is TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings [Protection of Employment] Regulations)
A major factor in UK/EU business transactions. If you acquire a company or take over a service, TUPE rules protect employees by automatically transferring them to the new employer on their existing terms. Getting this wrong is a direct path to an employment tribunal and significant financial penalties.
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