Clear, actionable advice for TUPE compliance

The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE) can be a complex and challenging process for businesses involved in acquisitions, mergers, outsourcing or service provision changes. Ensuring compliance while managing employee expectations and business continuity requires expert guidance.

At vivoHR, we provide practical, hands-on support to help businesses seamlessly navigate TUPE transfers while mitigating risks and ensuring a smooth transition.

Why Choose vivoHR?

At vivoHR, our proactive, commercially focused HR experts offer tailored guidance to help you navigate workforce transfers efficiently, compliantly, and with minimal disruption.

If your business is facing a TUPE transfer, contact vivoHR today for expert support.

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Understanding TUPE: Key considerations for employers

TUPE transfers are more than just a legal process—they can have a major impact on employee morale, business continuity, and future operations. Here’s what every employer should keep in mind when navigating a transfer:

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Start with clarity

Whether you’re the outgoing or incoming employer, it’s essential to understand who is affected by the transfer and what information needs to be shared. A well-managed process starts with clear roles, responsibilities, and timelines.
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Prioritise communication

Employee uncertainty is one of the biggest risks during a TUPE process. Open, honest, and timely communication helps manage expectations and build trust – especially when change feels unsettling.
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Maintain continuity

TUPE protects existing employment terms, so both HR and operational teams need to be aligned on how existing contracts, policies, and practices will be honoured and integrated post-transfer.

How vivoHR can support your business

At vivoHR, we take the complexity out of TUPE by providing clear, actionable advice and hands-on support.

We can help with …

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Employee consultation and communication

Helping businesses engage with employees effectively throughout the transition

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Managing due diligence

Assisting with identifying risks, liabilities, and ensuring a smooth handover

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Post-transfer integration

Supporting businesses in successfully integrating transferred employees into the existing workforce

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Training for HR teams & managers

Equipping leadership teams with the knowledge and tools to handle TUPE with confidence

TUPE FAQS

What are my key responsibilities as an employer during a TUPE transfer?

Employers must inform and consult with affected employees, ensure the correct transfer of employment contracts, and maintain continuity of service for transferring staff. Compliance with these requirements is essential to avoid legal disputes.

How can I manage employee concerns and resistance to a TUPE transfer?

Open and transparent communication is crucial. vivoHR can help businesses create clear messaging, hold effective consultations, and address employee concerns to ensure a smoother transition.

What happens if the new employer wants to change employees’ terms and conditions after the transfer?

Under TUPE, transferred employees retain their existing terms and conditions. Changes can only be made for valid economic, technical, or organisational (ETO) reasons. This is complex and requires careful consideration. vivoHR can provide expert guidance on navigating such adjustments while remaining compliant.

What’s the price for phone and email support?

Phone and email support starts from £100 + VAT – ideal for day-to-day questions or quick advice.

What’s the cost for pay-as-you-go hr support?

Pay-as-you-go support is £120 + VAT per hour. Great for one-off help without a subscription.

Do you offer monthly HR support packages, and what do they cost?

Yes – our monthly retainers start from £217 + VAT. These give you ongoing support with the flexibility of a monthly plan.

Let’s Get Started

Contact us today for a free consultation and discover how our practical HR solutions can help your business effectively manage TUPE transfers.

Major Employment Law Changes in 2026 - Employment Rights Act 2025

Whether you are managing absence, performance, disciplinary action, contracts, or workplace policies, it’s essential to ensure your approach reflects the latest legal requirements. Keeping your HR practices aligned with current legislation helps reduce risk, maintain compliance, and support fair treatment across your organisation.

The Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces significant changes that now affect employers across the UK. All businesses should review their policies and procedures to ensure they remain compliant and up to date.

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I would highly recommend speaking with Vivo HR. We chose them three years ago based on a trusted partner's recommendation, and it has proved to be a good decision. As an SME, maintaining best practice and compliance with rapid changes in HR is tough, but their pragmatic, straightforward, and transparent advice makes it much easier. They provide excellent, reliable support in a very challenging business environment.
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We've used vivoHR as our HR consultants for several years now, working with Sarah-Louise on a number of issues over that time. Originally through personal recommendation, the service offered is very professional and comes with knowledge, experience and patience(!) I'm more than happy to highly recommend them.
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Sam provided our managers at Clarke and Son Solicitors with Performance Management Training at the end of April. Her half day session was informative and engaging, balancing management theory with practical tasks to help upskill the team. Given the upcoming changes to employment legislation I felt our managers left the training fully equipped to manage performance across their teams with more confidence. Thanks Sam, it was a pleasure to have you help us.
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We’ve had a great experience working with vivoHR. They’ve been a real support in helping us stay up to date with employment regulations and making sure we remain compliant. They are also always there when we need a second opinion or just a quick sanity check. What really stands out is how they explain everything. No jargon, no overcomplicating things - just clear, straightforward advice that is easy to understand and act on. Running a business comes with enough to think about, so having that level of support and clarity makes a big difference. Would happily recommend to any business owner who wants peace of mind around HR.
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Sam, Rachel and the team at VivoHR have provided us an excellent and professional service.
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I asked Sarah-Louise from VivoHR to speak about the new Employment Rights Act for an event with local business owners. She was excellent. Her friendly and approachable style meant that, what can be a dry subject, became an engaging, useful summary of essential actions. I will definitely ask her to speak again at more of our events. Her expertise in HR shone through. Thank you again Sarah-Louise for your time and support.
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Sarah-Louise and the team at VivoHR exemplify how top level HR support looks & feels. If you’re looking for HR support & are considering Vivo, I highly recommend them.
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Excellent talk by Sarah-Lpuise on the new Employment Rights Act. First rate. Thx David