January 07, 2025

TUPE transfers and early due diligence in sponsorship workers

19 minutes

This episode focusses on TUPE transfers, especially concerning migrant/sponsored workers and their rights under immigration law.

Peter Olszewski, in the Employment team and Chris Harber in the Immigration team discuss the importance of early due diligence in managing these often missed responsibilities. They highlight the urgency for sellers to grasp their sponsor licence duties and for buyers to pinpoint sponsored workers even before the acquisition takes place.

The ripple effects of a transfer can be profound, potentially forcing families to return to their home country if new employers do not assume sponsorship duties. Peter and Chris emphasize the need for empathy, proactive support, and ample communication to ease the burden and provide families with the dignity and time to plan their futures.

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