TUPE employee liability information letter template

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If TUPE is proposed, send this model letter to the incoming employer to provide them with liability information for transferring employees.

TUPE employee liability information letter template
2026 Reviewed
Specifications
Access 12 months (includes updates)
Length 1 page • 108 words
Jurisdiction England, Wales and Scotland
Based on UK employment law, ACAS guidance
Last review 01/08/2026
Next review 01/02/2027
Delivery Instant download
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[Sender name]

[Sender address]

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

 

Dear [Recipient first name],

Proposed TUPE transfer - employee information

I write regarding the proposed transfer of [old department/company name] to [new company name], following which the employees within [old department/company name] will transfer to [new company name].

In accordance with regulation 1

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What is a TUPE employee liability information letter?

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A TUPE employee liability information (ELI) letter is a written document that the outgoing employer provides to the incoming employer to provide information about the employees who will transfer under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE).

The purpose of the letter is to enable the incoming employer to understand the employment liabilities and obligations that they will inherit as part of the transfer, and to enable them to make informed decisions about the future of the transferred employees. This helps to ensure that the employees' rights and interests are protected during the transfer process, and that the incoming employer is able to comply with its legal obligations under TUPE.

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HR considerations

UK employment law and best practice

This template is designed to support the process, but the document should be used alongside the relevant HR procedure and applied to the circumstances of the individual case.

When a business or part of a business is transferred to a new employer, TUPE requires the outgoing employer to provide the incoming employer with certain information about the employees who will transfer.

This includes information about the employees' terms and conditions of employment, including any collective agreements, and any outstanding grievances or disciplinary procedures.

If you fail to provide the employee liability information, or if the information you provide is inaccurate, the incoming employer could bring a claim against you for compensation.

The TUPE ELI letter typically includes information such as the employees' names, dates of birth, and employment start dates, as well as their job titles, locations, and details of their employment contracts. The letter may also include information about any pension schemes, healthcare benefits, or other employee benefits that the employees are entitled to.

It should include, as a minimum:

  • age and identity of the employee(s).

  • core employment terms and conditions.

  • relevant details about grievances and disciplinary action.

  • relevant details about court or tribunal claims.

  • relevant information about collective agreements.

Information should be provided at least 28 days prior to the transfer.

The information must be accurate as as at a date no more than 14 days before the date of the letter.

You are required to provide the employee liability information in writing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

Do I get instant access to it?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

What if I need more help, not just this template?

If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the TUPE employee liability information letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this TUPE employee liability information letter template, and not AI to generate it?

AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.

How this content is developed and reviewed

The TUPE employee liability information letter template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.

About the author

Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director

Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.

He has extensive practical experience of managing tupe processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.

HRDocBox has been creating practical UK HR documents since 2009.

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