Business transfers and takeovers (TUPE)

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) helpline offers free, confidential, impartial advice on all employment issues, including business transfers and takeovers. Their helpline number is 08457 474 747.

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Employment protection during business transfers and takeovers

Guidance on what it means for your employment rights if the work you do is transfered or taken over by a new company. Read more.

Transfers of employment contracts

Find out how your employment rights are protected during a business transfer or takeover. Read more.

Employee information during a business transfer or takeover

If you are involved in a business transfer or takeover, you should be aware that your current employer will pass on information about the workforce to the new employer. Read more.

Business transfers and takeovers: right to consultation

You have the right to be informed and consulted by your employer if you are going to be affected by a business transfer or takeover. Read more.

Business transfers and takeovers: employee representatives and elections.

Guidance on how employee representatives should be elected and how their employment rights are protected. Read more.

Transfers of insolvent businesses - employee rights

Transfers or takeovers involving insolvent businesses are slightly different to normal transfers. Find out what this means for your employment rights. Read more.

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