LRD guides and handbook February 2014

TUPE - a guide to using the law for union reps

Chapter 1

Unfair dismissal rights

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TUPE contains specific provisions to protect employees from dismissal before and after a transfer. Rights on dismissal (including constructive dismissal) are found in Regulation 7. These are explained in Chapter 6. The 2014 Regulations will make it easier for employers to carry out dismissals for transfer-related reasons. These changes only affect transfers taking place on or after 31 January 2014. The changes are explained in Chapter 6.