The employment rights of employees in the UK are protected when the business or undertaking they work for is transferred to a new employer by The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) 2006.
The laws aim to ensure that employees are not disadvantaged by the transfer of the business and that their employment terms and conditions, such as pay, benefits, and length of service, are preserved.
TUPE applies to a wide range of situations, including business mergers, acquisitions, and outsourcing.