What is protected with TUPE?

Below is a list of the common protections outlined for employees under TUPE regulations:

  • Holiday entitlements
  • The transfer of any open cases/claims against the company
  • Pensions, although the new owner would be under no obligation to continue using the same company
  • Retention of original contractual terms and conditions
  • Retention of current length of service
  • If a redundancy occurs solely due to the transfer, employees’ rights to claim unfair dismissal would be protected
  • The right for consultations with HR and other employment professionals before the transfer takes place.