TUPE Advice

What else you might like to know about TUPE Advice

If your business has inherited a workforce through the purchase of another enterprise, a legal service provider is well placed to advise on your legal obligations towards those employees. Here is some basic guidance to inform your choice of legal expert. 

What is TUPE?

TUPE is the commonly abbreviated term for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment). TUPE is in place to protect employee rights when the business, company or service they work for is taken over and a new employer is in place. 

What is the point of TUPE?

TUPE is designed to safeguard employee rights and ensure that they are not penalised for changes beyond their control. TUPE helps to ensure that the day-to-day work of employees continues as normal when the control of an organisation changes hands. 

How can legal advice help during TUPE?

TUPE is one of the many complex issues facing a business during a takeover and it is important that an enterprise complies with all legislation relating to staff. If you find that your business is in the position of needing to employ TUPE – either because you are subject to a takeover or buyout or because you are taking over another company – a legal expert can talk you through the process step-by-step and provide the necessary advice to keep you on the right side of the law. 

How should I choose the best legal service provider?

TUPE is a matter that demands extensive business legal knowledge. You should carefully consider your choice of legal service providers based not only on price, but also their track record and ability to act in your best interests. You may also wish to take into consideration factors such as location and the size of a firm into account before making your decision.

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What price structures can I expect?

Legal service providers typically charge on an hourly rate basis for matters relating to TUPE.