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about the conference

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations, known as the TUPE Regulations, 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. But, 30 years after their introduction, the TUPE Regulations remain one of the more complex and difficult areas of employment law.

The Regulations have been amended and updated a number of times and the latest Regulations have been in force since 6th April 2006. Over the years, TUPE has been interpreted by the courts, both in the UK and in the European Court of Justice, and increasingly case law determines how the regulations are applied.

We want to help trade union reps find their way through the TUPE maze so this conference will provide an opportunity for you to update your knowledge, put your questions direct to TUPE experts, and have a foretaste of the Institute’s new handbook on the TUPE Regulations.

Whether you want to improve your understanding of when TUPE applies, the implications for pensions, or the impacts on information and consultation rights and collective agreements – this conference will help.

The day will be led by Richard Arthur of Thompsons Solicitors – an acknowledged expert on the TUPE Regulations and author of the latest IER publication on TUPE. We will also have some real life practical experiences of TUPE from trade unions and other practitioners.

But mostly we will be relying on you – the delegates – to put your questions to the experts. Delegates will be asked to submit questions in advance and on the day, to ensure that the conference reflects real-life concerns.

TUPE is always an extremely popular IER event – we can only advise you to book early to secure your place.

To submit your question email carolyns@ier.org.uk or post to IER Liverpool office, address below.

Programme

• 9:45 Registration, Tea/Coffee

• 9:55 Welcome from Chair Carolyn Jones, Director, Institute of Employment Rights

• 10:00 When does TUPE Apply?
  Richard Arthur, Thompsons Solicitors

• 10:20 Effects on terms and conditions
  Richard Arthur, Thompsons Solicitors

• 10:40 Your pre-submitted questions and scenarios

• 11:10 BREAK

• 11:25 Information, consultation and other collective rights
  UNISON (Speaker TBC)

• 11:45 Objections to transfer
  Nerys Owen, Labour Research Department,

• 12:05 Questions and Discussion Session
  Your pre-submitted questions & scenarios

• 12.35 LUNCH (Not included)

• 1:35 TUPE in the workplace: a practical example
  Brian Healy CWU

• 1:55 TUPE and Pensions
  Chris Haswell PCS

• 2:15 Unfair dismissal rights
  Nerys Owen, Labour Research Department

• 2:35 Questions and Discussion Session
  Pre-submitted questions and scenarios

• 3:05 Summing Up

• 3:30 Close

Who should attend

The conference will be of great interest to trade unionists, employment lawyers, academics and students.

How to book

1. Ring us on 0151 207 5265 with a credit or debit card.

1. Book and pay for your place now

1. Download an emailable booking form Here and email to office@ier.org.uk or fax to 0151 207 5264

1. Send your cheque, made payable to IER, to Institute of Employment Rights, 50-54 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5SD.

Cost

IER subscribers and members £75.00
Trade unions £90.00
Commercial £220.00

CPD, NPP and EPP accreditation

This conference counts for credit hours under the Law Society’s Continuing Development Scheme and the General Council of the Bar’s New Practitioners’ Programme and Established Practitioners’ Programme.

How to get there

Train: Lime St Station (British Rail) and Central Station (Merseyrail) are a five minute walk away. Bus: 500 from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to City Centre

Additional Information

Details of nearby hotels are available from the office. Name changes are accepted up until the time of the event. Delegates who advise IER of their cancellation more than 15 working days in advance will receive a credit note with 10% deduction for administration.