TUPE and agency workers – what is an “organised grouping”?
A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision in the case of Mach Recruitment Ltd v Mrs Maria Oliveira shows how employment tribunals may apply the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) to agency workers. Background Mrs Oliveira was an agency worker employed by G-Staff Ltd (G-Staff) under a contract of employment. She […]
Mach Recruitment Ltd v Oliveira [2025] EAT 107 – Service Provision Changes Under TUPE: Organised Groupings of Employees in Temporary Work Agency Transfers
The Law Under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), a service provision change will occur when, immediately prior to the change, there is an organised grouping of employees whose principal purpose is to carry out activities on behalf of the client. (regulation 3(3)(a)(i)) The Facts Mrs Oliveira was originally engaged by G-Staff […]
FCSA Announces RPost as New Business Partner
The Freelancer & Contractor Services Association (FCSA) is pleased to announce a new partnership with RPost, a global leader in secure and compliant email, eSignature, and digital transaction management solutions. RPost has created a suite of intelligent content security tools and advanced eSignature technology which will help supporting members in safeguarding sensitive communications and ensuring […]
