TUPE in Digital Transformation – Employment Law Considerations

Posted: 13/03/2025

Digital transformation often leads to outsourcing and operational changes, which can trigger significant employment law implications under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE). In this episode, Gemma Woodhouse and Joanne Vengadesan examine how TUPE applies when staff are reassigned due to changes in service providers, particularly in industries like helpdesk support and IT operations. They discuss the legal obligations for businesses taking on employees from an outgoing provider, the challenges of workforce restructuring, and how businesses can manage disputes when suppliers argue that services are overstaffed. With TUPE obligations extending for two years post-transfer, this episode provides essential insights on how businesses should prepare for, negotiate, and mitigate the impact of TUPE during digital transformation projects.