TUPE transfer plan checklists | Acas

Checklists for the old and new employers to follow when handling a TUPE transfer.

TUPE regulations protect employees' rights when they transfer to a new employer. TUPE stands for the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations.

Find out more about TUPE transfers

If you need the template in a different format, or you cannot download it, email digital@acas.org.uk

Checklist for the new employer

TUPE transfer plan checklist for the new employer (Word version, 28KB)

TUPE transfer plan checklist for the new employer (OpenDocument Text format, 14KB)

Checklist for the old employer

TUPE transfer plan checklist for the old employer (Word version, 17KB)

TUPE transfer plan checklist for the old employer (OpenDocument Text format, 10KB)

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01 July 2024

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