Changes to employment contracts | Acas

Workers and employers might want to change the terms and conditions of an employment contract. This might be to bring them up to date with new laws or changes to the job. Any changes must be agreed by both the worker and employer.

Employers should avoid 'fire and rehire'. They must consult before dismissal.

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Changes to your contract

How workers can propose changes. What to do if your employer proposes changes. Being consulted.

Changing your employees' contracts

What employers should consider if they want to change contracts. Consulting. Requests. Next steps.

Acas support and training: employment contract changes

What support Acas offers to help understand law and good practice on changing employment contracts.

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