>Chris is a partner in the Employment Law Group of the Arthur Cox Belfast Office in Northern Ireland.
Chris has extensive experience dealing with both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. Chris advises a range of employers on all aspects of employment law including executive appointments, severance, grievances, disciplinary issues and trade union matters. Chris has represented clients before the Industrial Tribunal, Fair Employment Tribunal and the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland in employment litigation such as unfair dismissal, equality/discrimination and whistleblowing. Chris’ practice area includes advisory work and corporate transactions.
What are the Differences for Employers to be Aware of Regarding TUPE Transfers in NI and the Rest of the United Kingdom?
Under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 and the Service Provision Change (Protection of Employment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (generally referred to as “TUPE”), the legal protections for employees being transferred between companies in NI are largely similar to those in GB, with the only differences being that the 2014 amendments to TUPE which were introduced in GB do not apply in NI. These differences include:
- Micro business (< 10 employees, no union or elected representatives)
GB: These businesses can inform and consult directly with their employees rather than through employee representatives.
NI:
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