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TUPE: scope of protection

A guide explaining the scope of protection under TUPE, including when the regulations apply and which employees are covered.

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By Katie Wooller

This guide provides an overview of the legal framework under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE).

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  • What is TUPE?
  • When does TUPE apply?
  • What does TUPE do?
  • Jurisdiction: where does TUPE apply?
    • Territorial requirement for business transfer
    • Territorial requirement for service provision change
    • Cross-border transfers
  • Future developments
    • Review of TUPE regulations and process

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Updated to reflect the Government’s intention to launch a call for evidence to examine issues relating to TUPE regulations.

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About the author

Katie Wooller

Katie Wooller is a senior associate and professional support lawyer in the employment team at Burges Salmon. Katie focuses on updates on legal developments, preparing employment law training (for the team and for clients) and updating and maintaining legal precedents and know how resources.

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