The qualifying service needed to claim unfair dismissal reduces from two years to six months from 1 January 2027. Unlike other automatically unfair dismissals, the qualifying service requirement does apply to TUPE-related dismissals.
Practical guidance on the restrictions on harmonising contractual terms and conditions following a TUPE transfer, including economic, technical and organisational (ETO) reasons for variation, and the potential impact of restructures.
Enhanced with additional information, including on the implications of auto-enrolment for high earners and issues around exit payments and credits in defined-benefit schemes.
Practical guidance on dealing with the situation where the transferee disputes that TUPE applies to the transfer in question, in particular in relation to service provision changes.
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Practical step-by-step advice on how to manage workplace situations relating to TUPE.