Will the TUPE 2006 still apply to Microsoft Partners post-Brexit?

TUPE stands for Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment).

The TUPE regulations came in to force in 2006 (but have been updated) to protect employees’ rights when they transfer to a new employer.

Yes, they still apply as they are UK Regulations.

In fact, the UK gold-plated the EU originating Directive when we were still in the EU so UK legislation already goes beyond the EU provisions originally required.

There may be some tweaks to make them more business-friendly but nothing is in the pipeline for now.

What you need to do next

Nothing. Phew.

Further reading

• Adequacy Decision Update — June 2021
• 3 Brexit Basics for Employers
• Microsoft Partners — Your Brexit FAQs answered
• Here is a summary of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement, which describes the level playing field and “Labour and social standards”.
• How will processing personal data change post-Brexit? | Law 365
• 7 employment checks post-Brexit | Law 365
• ACAS — TUPE