Employment contract variation is the process of changing an existing employment contract, usually by agreement between the employer and employee. Employers may need to vary contracts for many reasons. The business may be changing working hours, pay arrangements,...
A mobility clause in employment contract can give an employer some flexibility to change an employee’s place of work, but it should not be treated as unlimited power. Employers may need staff to move location because of office closures, business growth, restructuring,...
Changing employee duties may be necessary when a business grows, restructures, changes its services or needs employees to work in a different way. Employers often need flexibility. A role may evolve over time, new tasks may be added, reporting lines may change, or an...
Employment contract review is an important step for employers who want to reduce disputes, keep written terms up to date and make sure staff documents still reflect how the business actually operates. Employment contracts are often prepared when an employee first...
Changing an employment contract can be necessary when a business needs to alter working hours, duties, pay, location, notice periods, benefits or working arrangements. However, employers need to be careful. A contract cannot usually be changed simply because the...
What are the risks of not having proper employment contracts is a question I am regularly asked by employers who are unsure whether their current documentation is sufficient or even necessary. If you need expert help, see our Contracts of Employment Many businesses...