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Welcome to our survey on the experience of TUPE in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.
NCVO, CFDG, Locality, ACEVO, Social Enterprise UK, NAVCA, LVSC, BVSC and others are running this survey on the experience of TUPE in the VCSE sector in order that:
- we are able to share experiences and analysis of TUPE across the VCSE;
- the VCSE is able to present collectively to the current government 'call for evidence' on the effectiveness of TUPE Regulations.
The Government call for evidence has been launched by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) as part of the ongoing Employment Law Review. All evidence submitted in this VCSE survey will be submitted to the wider BIS call for evidence and we have used the same questions as the BIS survey (hence why they sound a little complex). Please note this call for evidence does not cover pensions.
We welcome all VCSE organisations who wish to participate in and promote this survey and to make use of its findings.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR EVIDENCE?
Evidence in the survey will be analysed and:
- shared with all those who have participated or request it;
- submitted as a part of the BIS consultation;
- form the basis for ongoing discussion between the sector and government about TUPE, led by ACEVO on behalf of the Strategic Partners of the Office for Civil Society (Cabinet Office).
This survey closes on 20th January 2012. The BIS survey consultation closes on the 31st January 2012. Please note the BIS consultation contains slightly more questions (their full survey is at http://www.bis.gov.uk/Consultations/call-for-evidence-effectiveness-of-current-tupe-regulations).
WHAT ARE THE REGULATIONS?
- For explanation relevant to the VCSE see NCVO's practical guide here: http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/transfer-undertakings-tupe
- For the 2006 TUPE Regulations in full see: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/246/contents/made
Should you have any comments about the process or content of this survey, please contact NCVO on fiona.sheil@ncvo-vol.org.uk or 027 520 2411.
Many thanks for your contributions, and we hope to continue working with you around this issue.
Best wishes,
Fiona Sheil
NCVO Public Service Delivery Network