Can an employer change your work status?

An employer may be able to change an employee’s full-time employment to part-time or casual employment without agreement from the employee. Important factors to consider are: Does the employment contract, registered agreement or award let the employer change the employee’s work hours without the employee agreeing?

Can my employer reduce my contracted hours?

Can your employer reduce your hours, or lay you off? The short answer is – only if your employment contract allows it. If not, your employer will have to negotiate a change to your contract. You should also check if your contract allows you to take on another paid job while you’re on reduced hours.

Can an employer reduce your contracted hours?

Can your employer reduce your hours, or lay you off? The short answer is – only if your employment contract allows it. If not, your employer will have to negotiate a change to your contract. Typically, this will involve many members of staff.

What happens if my employer changes my contract?

Your employer must behave reasonably when making changes to your contract terms, and must not leave an employee unable to perform the contract – for example, requiring an employee to relocate at extremely short notice with no payment of expenses.

Can an employer change the terms and conditions of employment?

May an employer change an employee’s terms and conditions of employment? An employee is entitled, in terms of Section 77 (3) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, to ask either the civil courts, or the Labour Court, to determine any matter concerning a contract of employment.

When do I have to consent to changes in my contract?

The procedures for how your employer should inform you of any changes to your terms and conditions are set out in the Terms of Employment (Information) Acts 1994-2014. These Acts do not affect the principle that both you and your employer must consent to changes in your contract.

When does an employer need to give you notice of a change?

Where changes are made to your contract, employers must give you written notification of the change within four weeks. An unauthorised, one-sided variation is likely to be a breach of the contract of employment, and the fact that the employer has given you notice of the change will not make it lawful.

What happens when you change your employment contract?

Contract changes During the life of a contract of employment, some of its terms and conditions may change. This can happen for various reasons including length of employment, changes in technology and pay increases. Any proposed change or variation to your contract should be negotiated (discussed) with you.

When do you need a letter confirming changes to an employment contract?

What’s a letter confirming changes to an employment contract and when do you need it? ideally, you’ve met with the employee in advance to discuss this intended change with them, so that you can ensure they fully understand what is proposed and are willing to agree to it.

Can a company change the status of an employee without notice?

Talk to an Employment Rights Attorney. At-will employment doesn’t just cover firing, however: An employer can also change the status of an at-will employee — including, for example, the employee’s hours, salary, title, job duties, worksite, and so on — without notice and without cause.

Can a company change a contract without my consent?

Any proposed change or variation to your contract should be negotiated (discussed) with you. That is, one party cannot legally change the contract without the consent of the other party. Just because an employer wants to change the contract does not mean you have to accept the change. You are entitled to say “no” to a proposed change.