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This document is used where the Company wishes to change certain terms and conditions of employment with agreement of the employee.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment
[Further to our discussions, ]I [am pleased to | can] [propose | confirm] the following [change[s] | addition[s]] to your terms and conditions of employment, which will take effect on [date]:
[Place of work
Your usual place of work will be [address], however the Company reserves the right to change this should the needs of the service require this.]
[Notice of termination
[number] months
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A Changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment letter is a letter that is used by an employer to inform an employee that there will be changes to their terms and conditions of employment. This could include changes to working hours, salary, benefits, job duties, or any other aspect of their employment.
The letter should outline the proposed changes in detail, including the effective date of the changes and the reason for them. It should also provide the employee with the opportunity to respond to the proposed changes and to raise any concerns or objections that they may have.
Overall, a Changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment letter is an important communication tool that can help to ensure that changes to employment arrangements are made in a clear, transparent, and legally compliant manner.
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Explore the HR resources that may be relevant before and / or after using the Changes to terms and conditions of employment letter, helping you understand the wider process, maintain appropriate documentation and follow a consistent approach.
If you have reached an agreement with an employee regarding a variation to their contract / terms and conditions, issue this model letter template.
In many cases, changes to terms and conditions of employment may require the employee's agreement. In such cases, the letter may also include a section for the employee to sign indicating their agreement to the proposed changes.
It is important to note that any changes to terms and conditions of employment must be made in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, such as employment contracts, collective bargaining agreements, or employment law. Employers should ensure that they are complying with all necessary requirements and that any proposed changes are fair and reasonable.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Changes to terms and conditions of employment letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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