http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/246/introductionThe Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTTERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTStatute Law Database2026-09-30Expert Participation2026-10-01
These Regulations implement Council Directive 2001/23/EC (“the Directive”) on the approximation of the law relating to business transfers. They revoke the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 (“the 1981 Regulations”). The provisions introduced by these regulations are similar to those included in the 1981 Regulations. They also include provisions taking advantage of certain policy options conferred by the Directive.
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2006 No. 246TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006Made6th February 2006Laid before Parliament7th February 2006Coming into force6th April 2006The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (being a Minister designated for the purposes of that section in relation to rights and obligations relating to employers and employees on the transfer or merger of undertakings, businesses or parts of businesses) and section 38 of the Employment Relations Act 1999.
1972 c. 68.
See the European Communities (Designation) (No.2) Order 1977 (S.I. 1977/1718).
1999 c. 26.
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