TUPE Transfer — Request for Information Letter Template & Generator

If you need to request the information your employer must provide before a TUPE transfer, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong tupe transfer — request for information should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.

What this letter needs to cover

• Confirm a transfer is taking place
• Request the regulation 13 information (date
• Reason
• Legal economic and social implications
• Any measures)
• State the information must be provided in good time before the transfer
• Give 5 days to respond

Your right to information before a TUPE transfer

Under TUPE regulations, your employer must inform and consult with affected employees (or their representatives) about a transfer, including the fact it's happening, the reasons, and the implications for employees — this isn't optional, and failing to provide this information properly can result in a claim.

What to include before you send it

• A request for confirmation of the transfer details, timing, and the identity of the new employer
• A request for information on any measures the new employer intends to take affecting employees
• Confirmation of how your existing terms and conditions will be protected
• A reasonable deadline for this information to be provided

Why this information matters beyond just curiosity

Understanding exactly what's planned lets you properly assess whether any proposed changes might amount to a substantial detrimental change to your terms, which could affect decisions about objecting to the transfer or, in serious cases, resigning and claiming constructive dismissal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my employer have to consult with me individually, or just through representatives?
Where there's no recognised union or existing employee representatives, arrangements should be made for employees to elect representatives, or in very small workforces, direct consultation may occur.

What if I don't receive proper information before the transfer happens?
A failure to inform and consult properly can result in a claim for compensation, separate from any issue with the transfer itself.

See our full letter template & generator library for related letters, or use our free checkers for guidance specific to your situation.