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CSSA TUPE Press Release
Released on 30/01/2012
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CSSA -
CSSA RESPONDS TO GOVERNMENT CALL FOR EVIDENCE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TUPE REGULATIONS
The CSSA today responded the Government’s call for evidence on the effectiveness of the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) – TUPE regulations as part of its employment review with members supplying their practical experiences of operating within the TUPE regulations.
Andrew Large, Chief Executive of the CSSA commented that “we are pleased to have the opportunity to respond to this consultation as the current TUPE regulations as they are currently drafted presents major impediments for cleaning companies generating new business by tendering for new contracts”.
The CSSA in its response cited important issues such as the full burden of employment liability falling squarely on the transferee employer even though the European Business Transfers Directive from which the regulations originate allows for the liability to be jointly shared. It was also noted in the response that another major concern of CSSA members was their difficulty in obtain reliable and timely information on employment liability with many of them discouraged from seeking remedies from organisations who fail to fulfil their obligations in this regard.
Andrew Large commented “it is important that the Government recognise that the transfer of the provision of services is an essential component of the contract cleaning industry and that the TUPE regulations make it difficult for many contractors from undertaking this essential endeavour. We hope that if the Government wishes to introduce reforms that allow UK businesses to thrive in these challenging economic times that they take into account the experiences and insights our members have supplied on the TUPE regulations.
Notes for Editors
Established in 1967, the Cleaning and Support Services Association is the UK trade association for private sector employers in the contract cleaning sector. CSSA members are among the leading providers of out-sourced cleaning services to the NHS.
If you would like to know more about the benefits that the association can bring to your business or are interested in becoming a member of the CSSA, please contact Andrew Large on 020 7920 9632 or email alarge@cleaningassoc.org. Alternatively, further information can be found on the website at www.cleaningindustry.org
Contact
Billy Hussain or Andrew Large
Email: mhussain@cleaningassoc.org
Telephone: 020 7920 9632
