What Does TUPE Mean? An overview of TUPE
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) has been in place in the UK since 1981. It remains one of the most complicated and frustrating piece of employment legislation. As with much UK employment law, the original directive came from Europe but it was retained post Brexit! Given the complexities, we thought it…
When Does TUPE Apply?
An overview of what TUPE is, when it generally applies and what the basic responsibilities are for the employers involved.
Preparation Tips for Performance Appraisals
In this blog post we give practical guidance on what to think about when preparing for and delivering an appraisal. This should help you ensure both you and your employees benefit from the time you are investing.
Does Company Culture Really Matter?
Establishing a company culture may sound like a very broad statement but in most cases it’s something that already exists and just needs nurturing. Here is some simple guidance on how to establish and develop the company culture you want.
Employee Engagement Surveys:
What Are Your Employees Thinking?As an employer, you will no doubt want your employees to enjoy working in your organisation and not just turn up every day because they are paid to, but how do you know what they genuinely think about working for you if you don’t ask them?
Can You Change an Employee’s Terms and Conditions of Employment?
Changing terms and conditions of employment can be difficult. We’ve recently had a number of our clients ask whether they can change their employees’ terms and conditions of employment, particularly following a TUPE transfer. A simple answer is yes you can, but you need to follow a diligent process and be aware of potential pitfalls.
Post Termination Restrictions: What You Can and Can’t Do
When a key employee leaves your organisation, one of your concerns may be whether they are about to steal your clients and intellectual property. It is common practice to include post-termination restrictions within your employment contract to limit this. Our post covers what you should consider to ensure the covenants are enforceable.
