A North West Event

Tuesday 24th February 2009, the Adelphi Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool

Sponsored by UNITE the Union (Region 6) and Thompsons Solicitors

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, known as TUPE, govern how workers are treated following the transfer of a business or a change in service provision. The original aim of the Regulations was to strengthen the rights of workers involved in transfers, providing them with continuity of employment and the same terms and conditions as they had prior to the transfer.

First introduced in 1981, the Regulations were brought in to comply with the European Community Directives covering the transfer of employees. The Regulations have since been amended, and are now known as TUPE 2006. The Regulations came into force on 6 April 2006.

So what were the main changes in the 2006 TUPE Regulations? Since they have been introduced, have they helped or hindered trade unions trying to protect workers’ rights? Have there been any significant developments in case law following the introduction of the 2006 Regulations?

Given the complexity of the legislation, it is vital that trade union representatives keep up to date with current developments. Just as important is sharing with and learning from each other. This conference will provide expert advice from leading trade union lawyers. It will also allow delegates to submit questions and scenarios in advance to discuss with the panel of experts and with other delegates.

The focus of this event will be providing time and opportunity for activists to learn from each other.

Book early – TUPE is an extremely popular IER event.

To submit your question download the question form below and email your completed form to carolyns@ier.org.uk or post to the IER Liverpool office.

Speakers: Richard Arthur (Thomspons), Ivan Walker (Thompsons Consultant), Heather Wakefield(UNISON),Kate Ewing (UNISON/Thompsons) and Carolyn Jones in the Chair.

Cost

IER subscribers and members £75.00
Trade unions £90.00
Commercial £220.00
The cost of the conference does not include lunch.

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