TUPE / Transfer of Undertakings Advice

TUPE and transfer of undertakings advice in Ireland helps employers and employees understand their rights when a business, or part of it, transfers to a new owner, or a service is outsourced or brought in-house. The Transfer of Undertakings Regulations may transfer employees and their terms to the new employer. We assess whether TUPE applies, explain the protection of terms and continuity of service, the prohibition on transfer-related dismissals, and the duty to inform and consult.

The price shown is the full professional fee for the service as described, and any third-party or State fees are listed separately where they apply. If your matter needs more than this service covers, a solicitor would explain the options before any further work is done.

What’s included

• Assessment of whether TUPE applies
• Explanation of protection of terms and continuity of service
• The prohibition on transfer-related dismissals
• Obligations to inform and consult employee representatives
• Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
• Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
• A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards

Who this is for

• Employers buying or selling a business
• Businesses changing service providers
• Employers bringing a service in-house
• Employees affected by a transfer

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then assess the transfer and advises on rights and duties.
4. The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.

Frequently asked questions

How much does TUPE advice cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Do employees transfer automatically under TUPE?

Where TUPE applies, employees assigned to the transferring undertaking generally transfer with their existing terms and service.

Can employees be dismissed because of a transfer?

Dismissals because of the transfer itself are prohibited, although dismissals for economic, technical or organisational reasons may be possible.

For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.

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