Changing Contractual Terms: What To Know & How To Apply The Process

This course explains what contractual terms are, how they function within employment, and the reasons an organisation may need to change them. It also outlines the steps involved in communicating proposed changes, consulting with employees, and confirming new terms.

The course further explores what may happen when agreement is not reached and the possible outcomes of the process.

Learning outcomes include:

• How to recognise what forms part of contractual terms

• Understand why contractual terms cannot be changed without agreement

• Identify reasons an employer may need to change terms and which terms may be affected

• Describe the communication, consultation and confirmation steps involved in changing contractual terms

• Recognise potential outcomes when employees do not agree to proposed changes