Updating author: Marc Meryon, Consultant editor: John McMullen

On this page:
Summary
Future developments
Action point checklist
Key references
Questions and answers
The obligation to inform
The obligation to consult
Appropriate representatives
Failure to inform and consult
Collective bargaining

Summary

7.403

• The obligation to inform and consult prior to a transfer arises under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, regulation 13. (See 7.405 The obligation to inform)
• However, while there is always an obligation to inform, the obligation to consult arises only if either the transferor or the transferee anticipates taking measures in relation to affected employees as a consequence of the transfer.