Commentary on provisions of the Act Schedule 31: Transfer schemes: further provisions Transfer of employees and continuity of employment
Paragraphs 3 to 6 relate to the transfer of employees and the continuity of their employment. The provisions make explicit that the transfer counts as neither dismissal in any way, nor a break in the period of that person’s employment. This is so that they will not be entitled to payment under Part 11 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 for redundancy. The employee does, however, retain their right to terminate their contract if there is a substantial change for the worse in their working conditions. Paragraph 6 also ensures these provisions apply to employees of the Civil Service.