Can an employer change redundancy terms?

Your employer can’t validly impose new terms and conditions without the agreement of employees. Any changes have to be agreed by the employee or their trade union representatives on their behalf.

Can a employer change the terms of an employment contract?

Please note that once an employment contract is in place (whether or not it is a written contract), one party cannot change that contract without the consent of the other party. Any variation to my contract (including any change to my hours) should therefore be negotiated and agreed upon by both parties.

What happens during the life of an employment contract?

During the life of a contract of employment, some of its terms and conditions may change. This can happen for various reasons including length of employment, changes in technology and pay increases. Any proposed change or variation to your contract should be negotiated (discussed) with you. That is,

Can a employer change my contract without my consent?

There may be clauses in your contract which gives your employer the right to make reasonable changes without your consent, for instance: A general ‘variation clause’ might allow your employer to make some changes to your terms A ‘flexibility clause’ might allow your employer to change your hours

When to get legal advice when changing employment contract?

If you are an employer considering dismissing and rehiring employees, it is best to get legal advice first to check you are making the right decision. An employer might be breaking a contract’s terms and conditions (in ‘breach of contract’) if they: Breach of contract could lead to legal action.

Can a contingent employee change their employment contract?

Unlike salaried workers, contingent workers do not receive benefits through their employer. The existence of an employment contract suggests that your employer cannot make unilateral changes to a mutually agreed-to contract.