TUPE - a hands on guide

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This programme explores the commercial and practical implications of the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations (TUPE) and highlights the key steps to avoid legal complications. Anyone contemplating buying or selling a business, pitching for a contract serviced by their staff, or changing contractor  should be aware of these issues before planning their changes.  Up to date with April 2006 changes and recent case law, this practical course is for the hands on manager, owner, or HR manager.  Written and run by consultants who work with TUPE all the time it draws on almost two year's worth of TUPE transfers under the current regulations, and more than twenty under the previous version.

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Course content

What is a TUPE transfer?
How did this affect changing contractors?
Are all staff covered?
Understanding consultation. when, who and how to consult
Exchanging information with the new employers  (Data Protection and confidentiality)
Requesting information from current employers  (What are you entitled to?)
Arranging alternative employment
Keeping it simple - planning and communicating key changes
Adopting a commercial strategy
Structuring termination packages - statutory payments, contractual payments, other benefits - who pays?
Staff retention strategies
Compromise agreements. Are they necessary? When and how should they be used?
Indemnities and warranties - how they can trip you up or free you
Post TUPE limits on changes
Contracting with governmetn/state bodies - the effect on TUPE

Workshop Approach

Delegates should bring their contractor agreements, handbooks, and a sample employee contract (and recognition agreements, where relevant) for discussion.
Maximum open discussion

Who Should Attend

Anyone responsible for negotiating  the provision of services, HR, or or line managers in TUPE affected departments 

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