Varying contracts

New and updated

• Type:

  How to

  How to change the terms of existing employment contracts

  Updated to reflect the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, which applies from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Policies and procedures

  Varying terms and conditions procedure

  Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter to trade union or employee representative where employees have failed to respond/unwilling to agree to proposed contract change (where change affects 20 or more employees)

  Use this model letter to inform appropriate representatives that if agreement cannot be reached on a proposed contract change affecting 20 or more employees, it may be necessary to initiate a formal process of dismissal and re-engagement. This letter has been updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement in effect from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter dismissing employee and offering re-engagement on new contract terms

  Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter inviting employee to meeting to discuss potential dismissal and re-engagement on new contract terms

  Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter inviting trade union or employee representative to consultation meeting to discuss proposed changes to contract terms (where change affects 20 or more employees)

  Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter informing trade union or employee representative of proposed changes to contract terms (where change affects 20 or more employees)

  Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter informing affected employees of proposed changes to contract terms (where change affects 20 or more employees)

  Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter to employee who has failed to respond/unwilling to agree to proposed contract change

  Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.

• Type:

  Letters and forms

  Letter seeking employee's agreement to proposal to change contract terms (no contractual right - express consent necessary)

  Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.