Tupe
/ˈtjʊːp/
Definitions
- (n.) Transfer of undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations; a legal concept ensuring employees' rights are preserved when a business or undertaking is transferred to a new owner.
Under TUPE, the new employer must honor existing employee contracts.
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- tupe
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Commentary
TUPE is an acronym commonly used in UK labor law; while often written in uppercase, it functions as a noun referring to specific transfer regulations protecting employees.
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