The short answer is indefinitely.
However, if the terms and conditions of an employee’s contract are changed due to the business transfer, even after several years, the validity of TUPE protection would be restricted. This would only be applicable if the contractual changes were permitted, which we explain a little more below.
It’s important to seek legal advice in relation to this, to make sure you know the final details of your protection. Call us now on 0808 164 0808.