Employment status: UK employment law
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Understand the impact the changes to public sector outsourcing will have on your TUPE processes
As part of the UK Government’s broader manifesto plan to Make Work Pay, the Employment Rights Act 2025 introduced a power to use regulations and a code of practice to reinstate a strengthened ‘two tier code’ to address inequalities in pay and conditions between public sector and private sector staff working on outsourced public services following a TUPE transfer.
There is currently no date confirmed for this change. Keep an eye on our ERA 2025 Tracker for more information and updates.
Once more information on this change is available this page will be updated to bring together the resources and information you need to understand this change and how to lead your organisation's compliance and response.
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Explore resources relating to TUPE transfers
Please note, these resources outline the current legislation that governs these areas and should still be followed until any changes come into force (expected dates are outlined on the Employment Rights Act 2025 tracker). We will update the content once any changes are enforced.
Understand current law on TUPE transfers
Current law on TUPE transfers
Practical guidance on managing TUPE transfers
Guidance on TUPE transfersPlease note: While every care has been taken in compiling this content, CIPD cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. These notes are not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice.
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Explore our collection of resources around legal issues surrounding employees and workers, including Q&As for various types of workers and relevant case law
Explore the legal issues relating to pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace
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In this blog, CIPD chief executive Neil Carberry shares the key points from his speech to the Evershed Labour Relations Conference. He explains why compliance alone won’t build better workplace relationships, and what employers, government, unions and the people profession each need to do next.
Explore our collection of resources around legal issues surrounding employees and workers, including Q&As for various types of workers and relevant case law
Explore the legal issues relating to pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace
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