
TUPE - Measures letter
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- Customisable to your TUPE transfer
- Comply with your legal obligations
A measures letter is a letter written by a business that plans to transfer employees into its business as part of a TUPE transfer. The letter provides information to the outgoing employer about any measures the incoming employer plans to take after the transfer that may affect employees who are transferring.
Providing information about any envisaged changes is a legal requirement and failure to do so could lead to claims being brought against the incoming employer for compensation.
A measures letter must be provided before the transfer takes place to allow the outgoing employer to consult with employees about the proposed measures in advance.
You can also purchase this letter as part of the TUPE transfer toolkit for incoming employer.
Q&A
When should I use this document?
If employees will be transferring to you as part of a TUPE transfer, you should use this letter prior to the transfer to provide information to the outgoing employer about any measures you envisage taking after the transfer that might affect those employees.
You must send the letter in good time before the transfer, so that the outgoing employer has time to consult with the employees about any measures you plan to take.
What does this document cover?
This document allows you to provide information about any changes that you will envisage making following the transfer, including information about membership of your occupational pension scheme.
It also asks the outgoing employer to confirm a suitable time and date to meet and begin the process of discussing your proposals.
Why do I need this document?
You are legally required to provide the information contained in a measures letter to the outgoing employer. If you fail to do so, they may bring a claim against you and you could be required to pay compensation.
Where can I find out more?
To find out more about measures letter and what information needs to be included, see Business negotiations before a TUPE transfer.
For general guidance about TUPE, see TUPE transfers.
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