TUPE reform proposals scaled back
On 5 September 2013, the UK Government finally published its response to consultation on the reform of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE). TUPE is the UK's domestic legislation implementing the European Acquired Rights Directive (ARD). After taking into account stakeholders' concerns, the Government has significantly scaled back its original proposals. Most importantly, it has decided not to repeal the service provision change provisions, despite the fact that these provisions represent gold-plating of the ARD. The Government does, however, intend to make changes to other aspects of TUPE and will lay new regulations before Parliament in December 2013. Full details are available in our Be Alert.
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