Many organisations are frequently involved in takeovers, mergers and contracting of services such as cleaning and security. Such transactions may amount to a transfer of undertakings. The law relating to such transfers is confusing and forever changing. Significant changes were introduced by the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006. This course combines a briefing on the revised principles of TUPE and practical case studies applying the theory to real life scenarios.

Although no prior knowledge of TUPE is required, this course presumes that delegates already have a good understanding of concepts such as contracts of employment and unfair dismissal.

· What is a transfer?

- business transfer

- service provision change

· Who transfers and on what terms?

· Employees’ right to object to transfer

· Providing information

· Consultation obligations

· Changing terms and conditions after transfer

· The risks of getting it wrong

Knowledge of and awareness of the implications of the 2006 Regulations and how they affect both the individual and the organisation.

Recognition of when there may be a TUPE transfer

Ability to manage the employment law implications of a TUPE transfer.

HR Practitioners, Commercial/Operational Directors and Managers and In-house lawyers.