Variation of contracts: local authority
Consultant author: Laurie Anstis
Summary
- Local authorities must adhere to the normal statutory provisions and any collective agreements when seeking to make changes to contracts of employment. (See Unilateral changes to terms and conditions of service)
- In negotiating changes to conditions of service locally in a multi-union environment, local authorities should ensure that it is clear whether there has to be unanimous agreement on the union side or whether other arrangements apply. (See Locally negotiated changes to terms and conditions of service)