care should be taken with them, says Jacqui Mann of HR4 Nurseries.
I am often asked if it is possible to change contractual terms and conditions of employment. The answer is yes, but you will to need to consult with employees and get them to consent to the changes.
First you need to consider if the proposed changes are contractual or a change in policy. Policy changes are not in the contract but are in the handbook - for example. a change in the dress code. This may be implemented without obtaining agreement from the employees.
If the change is contractual, then agreement will be needed to implement the change. A contractual change might be, for example, a change in the working hours. If you don't get agreement you could face an employment tribunal claim.
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