{"id":89660,"date":"2023-01-04T14:24:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T12:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=89660"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:00:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:00:34","slug":"tupe-meaning-circumstances-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/tupe-meaning-circumstances-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"TUPE: Meaning, Circumstances, Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, what is TUPE transfer? <\/span><b>A Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) or TUPE is a regulatory requirement that protects\u00a0 a worker\u2019s terms and conditions of employment. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK regulations were first passed in 1981, updated in 2006, and further amendments were made in 2014.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUPE <\/span><b>happens when changes to employment occur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 due to the sale of a business or a change in service, for example, services outsourced to contractors. It <\/span><b>gives employees certain protections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around annual leave, pay entitlements, redundancy and unfair dismissal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, <\/span><b>TUPE law is notoriously difficult to understand.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This article will help make sure your organisation remains compliant with TUPE rules and regulations, allowing for a smooth transfer. We&#8217;ll cover<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#when\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When do TUPE transfer regulations apply?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#what\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the exceptions to TUPE transfer?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#employerlaw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUPE law for employers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#employeelaw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUPE law for employees<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#seven\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 key stages of the TUPE process\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#help\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessing help and support<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#improve\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve your strategy with Factorial&#8217;s HR software<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"when\"><\/a>When do TUPE Regulations Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As TUPE agreements are designed to preserve certain employee rights, <\/span><b>employers have legal and moral obligations to meet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if their business is sold or there is a change in service provision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>When a business is sold<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling a business is stressful for everyone involved. Not only do businesses have to finalise the details of the sale, but they also have to navigate and comply with a raft of employment regulations, such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/data-protection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Protection Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2010\/15\/contents\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equality Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUPE <\/span><b>regulations apply when a company sells all or part of its business.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes a merger where two businesses shut down and set up a new one together. <\/span><b>All employees are automatically transferred to the newly-acquired employer and protected <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">against having their employment terms and conditions changed by their new company.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>When there is a change in service provision<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUPE also applies to businesses <\/span><b>when there is a change in the services they offer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This could be from a contract ending, awarding services to a new contractor, or the service being transferred in-house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When service provision changes take place, <\/span><b>employees of the business automatically transfer to the new employer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immediately before the transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"what\"><\/a>What are the Exceptions to TUPE Transfer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out exactly when TUPE applies and doesn\u2019t can be challenging for employers.\u00a0 Individual <\/span><b>employer circumstances and reasons for the business change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can result in HR teams wading through muddy waters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some specifics to be aware of. People <\/span><b>aren\u2019t protected under TUPE<\/b> <b>if<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfers <\/span><b>within the public sector are made where the employer doesn\u2019t change<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, transfers within certain government organisations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A contract is for the <\/span><b>supply of goods only,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as a kitchen manufacturer getting their sink units from a different supplier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A contract is for a <\/span><b>single event or short-term activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, a security company being used for a one-off sports event.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a <\/span><b>change in the supply of resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as a school changing its stationery supplier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-89718 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141852\/tupe-transfer-update.jpg\" alt=\"tupe-transfer-update\" width=\"881\" height=\"496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141852\/tupe-transfer-update.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141852\/tupe-transfer-update-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141852\/tupe-transfer-update-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141852\/tupe-transfer-update-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141852\/tupe-transfer-update-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141852\/tupe-transfer-update-688x388.jpg 688w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141852\/tupe-transfer-update-1456x820.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"employerlaw\"><\/a>TUPE Law for Employers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses in the UK must comply with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/uk-employment-laws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employment law<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and legislation. In fact, there are <\/span><b>hefty penalties for not complying with TUPE regulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/statistics\/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-april-to-june-2022\/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-april-to-june-2022#employment-tribunals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Justice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the number of employment tribunal claims increased in 2022, costing businesses around <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/businessyield.co.uk\/life-insurance\/employment-tribunal-costs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a38500<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for each case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce the risk of an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/employment-tribunals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">employment tribunal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by making sure you <\/span><b>understand how employment terms and conditions are protected within the move to a\u00a0 newly-acquired company.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Affected people such as those on apprenticeships, with pending job applications during the transfer period, and employed through an employment agency are all affected by TUPE regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, managing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/handling-redundancies-best-practices-for-hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">redundancies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> related to a TUPE transfer can be incredibly difficult. <\/span><b>Employees have a right to apply for redundancy during the transfer period.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The incoming employer and the employer making the transfer are unable to make any redundancies before a TUPE transfer if the reasons are connected to the transfer. However, as soon as people have transferred, both <\/span><b>employers can only make redundancies if both of these circumstances apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>&#8216;economic, technical or organisational&#8217; (ETO) reason<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that affects a change in the workforce, such as a complete restructure or a change to job types due to the implementation of new technology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>actual redundancy situation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where part or all of a business is moving location or closing down.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, <\/span><b>TUPE<\/b> <b>regulations are relaxed for businesses that are becoming insolvent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and can\u2019t pay their debts. If changes to employment terms and conditions are designed to save a failing business and are agreed upon with trade union representatives or employee representatives, an ETO reason won\u2019t apply. The aim here is to make the transition for the new employer smoother and less complex, potentially saving jobs as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"employeelaw\"><\/a>TUPE Law for Employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff members affected by TUPE have the<\/span><b> legal right to transfer their existing employment terms and conditions to the new employer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pension rights.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All pension contributions paid under the previous employer are protected. The new employer may even continue to contribute to a pension scheme, however, future pension rights after the date of the TUPE transfer are excluded from the TUPE regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employment terms and conditions. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to benefits, such as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/statutory-sick-pay-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statutory sick pay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/guide-managing-employees-holidays\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">annual leave<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/maternity-leave-pay-rights-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maternity leave pay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remain the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continuous service. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affected people may keep their length of service when transferred to a new employer. However, benefits such as long service awards may not be upheld by the incoming employer.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paid time off for employee representation duties. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees who are elected to represent affected TUPE employees get paid for tasks associated with the TUPE transition. This could mean paid time to attend staff or trade union meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>TUPE regulations apply for an indefinite period.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Incoming employers must need a valid reason to change employment terms and conditions even long after the TUPE transfer is completed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/get-started\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-88948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/21135936\/start-free-trial.jpg\" alt=\"start-free-trial\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/21135936\/start-free-trial.jpg 900w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/21135936\/start-free-trial-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/21135936\/start-free-trial-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong><a id=\"seven\"><\/a>7 Key Stages of the TUPE Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, managing a TUPE transfer can be demanding. Get it right and your organisation can come through the other side with staff members who feel safe and secure with their new employer\u2013and\u00a0 an unharmed business reputation. <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3>1.\u00a0 Make sure you are prepared<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Benjamin Franklin\u2019s famously said, \u201cFailing to prepare is preparing to fail\u201d. It\u2019s essential that no matter how knowledgeable you may be\u00a0 about TUPE regulations, <\/span><b>time spent preparing for such a significant event is critical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gather as much information as possible<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Key metrics give you valuable insights to manage each stage of TUPE. Employee turnover rates, payroll and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/working-overtime-guide-employers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expenses allow you to evaluate employee information and start putting plans in place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2.\u00a0 Involve team members in decision-making\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>Employee involvement in decision-making can have many advantages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for both employers and affected employees. When employees are involved in decisions about changes to their employment, they are more likely to better understand why changes are needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, you still have a business to run. <\/span><b>Involving staff members in decision-making leads to greater <\/b><b>productivity<\/b><b> and <\/b><b>increased <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/employee-engagement-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engagement<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 two of the most critical aspects of any successful business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start involving staff early. <\/span><b>Share key information with employee representatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at every stage of the TUPE process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3.\u00a0 Identify staff affected by TUPE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old and new employers, trade unions, or employee representatives will often negotiate about which people should transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be fairly obvious who these people are, but not always. Further exploration may be needed to look at <\/span><b>how much time different people spend in different areas of your business or on different tasks.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain <\/span><b>staff members may elect to hand in their notice or claim unfair dismissal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if their working conditions are considerably worse because of the transfer. Usual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/notice-periods\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">notice periods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stated in existing employment contracts apply to those employees wishing to resign.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>4.\u00a0 Carry out meaningful consultations with all staff members<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TUPE law states new and old employers have an <\/span><b>obligation to inform and consult representatives of affected employees. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People must be told when and why the transfer is happening and how it will affect them.\u00a0 Employees should understand the reasons for the TUPE transfer and feel involved in finding\u00a0 a mutual solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>minimum of 45 days&#8217; notice must be given to people. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can extend this further to give people the opportunity to attend meetings and ask questions about the TUPE transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-89719 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141924\/tupe-transfer-2.jpg\" alt=\"tupe-transfer\" width=\"858\" height=\"572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141924\/tupe-transfer-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141924\/tupe-transfer-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141924\/tupe-transfer-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141924\/tupe-transfer-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/04141924\/tupe-transfer-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>5.\u00a0 Provide the necessary information to the incoming employer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outgoing employers must <\/span><b>provide detailed information to the incoming employer about the identity of employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who will transfer. This includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their <\/span><b>personal details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, full name, date of birth, national insurance number, and home address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contractual information <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/hmrc-payroll-payslip-download\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HMRC payroll and PAYE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leave, and access to any other employment benefits, such as paid parental leave or access to healthcare.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about any<\/span><b>grievance or disciplinary action<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> raised by an employee in the last two years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details of any <\/span><b>legal action within the last two years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or any potential legal action. Make sure you comply with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/hr-compliance-uk-gdpr\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR legislation and GDPR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when giving information to the incoming employer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>6.\u00a0 Manage the transition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only have to search for TUPE employment tribunals on the internet and a number of court cases crop up. All the more reason to ensure that TUPE transfers are managed well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Keep lines of communication open<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure staff members are well supported by managers who understand TUPE regulations and are sensitive to employee needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain <\/span><b>accurate records of individual and whole team meetings.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This could decrease the risks of employment tribunals and unnecessary court costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>7.\u00a0 Monitor the post-transfer effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, the aftermath of a TUPE transfer can have negative effects. <\/span><b>Incoming employers who monitor the impact well can improve employee relations <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by making sure staff members are listened to and their feelings acknowledged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, employees between both businesses can suffer from low staff morale. Tackle feelings of displacement and insecurity by leading by example. <\/span><b>Reinforce the positive aspects of the transfer, but be patient <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 it can take time for employees to feel settled with changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"help\"><\/a><strong>Accessing Help and Support<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no doubt there are significant implications for organisations who misunderstand TUPE,\u00a0 but many benefits for those employers who understand and manage it well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the fact that TUPE regulations are complex, it\u2019s essential to <\/span><b>seek specialist legal advice and guidance to reduce the risks of employment tribunals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Further advice and support can be obtained from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acas.org.uk\/tupe\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/transfers-takeovers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the government website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Improve Your Strategy with Factorial&#8217;s HR Software\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet your TUPE obligations with a people-first software solution from Factorial HR, allowing you to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make smarter business decisions with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/blog\/human-resources-reports\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR analytics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Have access to real-time data to help you make informed decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Provide employee liability data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as particulars of employment, disciplinary, and grievance records with <\/span><b>complete core HR automation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrate with existing platforms, such as <\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.co.uk\/apps\/integration\/slack\">Slack<\/a> and Gmail<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to share regular TUPE updates with team members. 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