Hours and Pay: Employer Legal Guide
Employers have a wide range of statutory duties under UK employment law relating to pay, hours of work, breaks and the treatment of different categories of workers. These rules set minimum protections for both employees and limb (b) workers, while allowing employers the scope to design working arrangements that support operational needs. A clear understanding […]
TUPE Q and A for Employees: Employer Guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, or ‘TUPE regulations’, ensure that employees are not unfairly disadvantaged when their employment is transferred to a new employer. Under TUPE, the employment contracts of transferring employees, including all rights and obligations, must be preserved by the incoming employer, and both the outgoing and incoming employers […]
When Does TUPE Apply? An Employer’s Guide
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) 2006 are notoriously onerous on employers. However, TUPE only applies to certain types of business transactions and transfers. As such, employers will need to determine if a transaction is covered by TUPE before proceeding with the transfer, as this will shape both affected employees’ rights and […]