European Communities (Protection of employees on transfer of undertakings ) Regulations 2003. S.I. n° 131 of 11/04/2003

These regulations implement EU rules protecting employees when their employer's business is transferred to a new owner. They ensure employees' rights and conditions of employment are preserved during such transfers. This affects employees whose jobs are at risk due to a business transfer. It aims to provide legal certainty and protect workers' acquired rights and ongoing employment terms.