One of the more complex examples of employment law in the UK, the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, generally referred to as TUPE, were designed to protect employees when major changes are made to the business they work for. Usually, this covers those occasions when a business is sold, or when a particular service is either out-sourced or brought in-house.
If you’re an employer and such a scenario is about to apply to all or part of your business, you need to be fully aware of the responsibilities you have towards your current workforce. You also need to understand that you can’t simply dismiss employees because the company is changing, nor make major changes to their agreed contracts.
There have been occasions when a business owner has decided to summarily dismiss either individual workers or groups of employees, but has then faced expensive and damaging legal actions through employment tribunals. In order to avoid such a scenario, engaging the services of the experts from MML Law is the optimum strategy.
For employees, TUPE Regulations are of huge importance, especially when changes to your existing working arrangements are about to come into force. If the company you work for is changing ownership, there are certain rights in place already, but if you have any doubt or are worried about what might happen next, it’s a good idea to speak to experienced employment law specialists.
After the transfer of business has taken place, you would still be entitled to the terms contained in your existing contract, including salary, job title, holiday and sick pay entitlements and bonuses. Over the years, we’ve seen too many employers attempt to enforce illegal changes on their workers, and we have fought long and hard on the behalf of those employees to achieve the justice they deserve.
If the company you work for is on the verge of transferring ownership, or the management of your particular department is about to change, it can be an extremely worrying time for you. The prospect of facing an uncertain future, of perhaps not knowing how changes will affect your role and your potential to earn, can lead to a great deal of stress, of course.
Here at MML Law, there’s a team of experts available right now to discuss your situation. We have worked with many people in the past who have been affected by employment changes, so we really do know what you’re going through. We are rightly proud of our reputation for first-class client care, and for the way we put all our clients at ease from the moment they first come to us. We know it’s not easy to make that first step, and that’s why you’ll be dealt with in a friendly and understanding manner.
If you engage our services, we will fight hard on your behalf to make sure you are treated properly by your employer and, where necessary, strongly represented in the courts. To start the ball rolling, all you have to do is call MML Law today on 01382 206 000. We hope you’ll be in touch soon.
