Where the sole or principal reason for dismissal is a TUPE transfer itself and no valid ETO reason applies, dismissal can be automatically unfair. An ordinary unfair dismissal claim normally requires two years' service in Great Britain, subject to exceptions. A genuine economic, technical or organisational (ETO) reason entailing workforce changes may justify redundancy if a fair process is followed.
Continuous service generally transfers under TUPE and counts towards any statutory redundancy entitlement. Consult fairly and consider alternative roles. In Great Britain, ordinary unfair dismissal claims normally have a three-month-less-one-day limit from termination and Acas notification affects the clock; statutory redundancy pay claims have a different deadline. Northern Ireland rules differ.
Check your entitlement with the redundancy pay calculator and test the process with the redundancy legality checker.