Employment cannot transfer automatically from one employer to another without a relevant TUPE transfer

Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Services An individual's employment cannot be automatically transferred to another employer without following the proper procedures under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) Regulations, a tribunal has confirmed. 18 Apr 2012

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Companies offering temporary staff permanent jobs after rights are enhanced, research claims

Businesses are converting temporary staff into permanent employees following the introduction of new laws on temporary workers' rights, new research has claimed. 11 Apr 2012

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A group of employees working on behalf of a particular client must be organised principally to carry out that client's requirements in order to be protected by TUPE, a tribunal has ruled. 27 Feb 2012

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Nearly one third of businesses might terminate contracts early to avoid Agency Workers Regulations, recruiters claim

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