Is the end nigh for TUPE and some other EU driven employment laws?

29 September 2022

Could we be seeing the end of TUPE, paid annual holiday, the 48 hours working week and even the part -time, fixed term worker and agency regulations?

In recent days it’s been announced that the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, which if passed, will automatically repeal any retained EU Law as of the 31 December 2023 (or a later date before 23 June 2026, if agreed) unless a decision has been made to preserve or replace it them beforehand

The government has stated that it “will ensure that only regulation that is fit for purpose, and suited for the UK will remain on the statute book”.

Whilst it’s unlikely that we will see the end of the likes of TUPE altogether, we do anticipate that there may be a very significant upheaval of employment rights in the coming years. We will of course keep you updated on any further Government announcements.

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