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Business transfers and takeovers (TUPE)
Further help on business transfers and takeovers
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) helpline offers free, confidential, impartial advice on all employment issues, including business transfers and takeovers
Employment protection during business transfers and takeovers
Guidance on what it means for your employment rights if the work you do is transferred or taken over by a new company
Business transfers and takeovers: right to consultation
You have the right to be informed and consulted by your employer if you are going to be affected by a business transfer or takeover
Transfers of employment contracts
Find out how your employment rights are protected during a business transfer or takeover
Business transfers and takeovers: employee representatives and elections
Guidance on how employee representatives should be elected and how their employment rights are protected
Employee information during a business transfer or takeover
If you are involved in a business transfer or takeover, you should be aware that your current employer will pass on information about the workforce to the new employer
Transfers of insolvent businesses - employee rights
Transfers or takeovers involving insolvent businesses are slightly different to normal transfers. Find out what this means for your employment rights
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Pay and Work Rights Helpline
Find out about the support and help available to you
