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Contract change notification letter

A model letter for confirming a change to an employee’s contract terms where the employer is exercising an existing contractual right, with guidance on how and when to use it.

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Zeba Sayed

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This model letter helps employers confirm a change to an employee’s contract terms where there is a clear contractual right to make the change, ensuring the variation is communicated clearly and lawfully.

When to use this model variation of contract letter

Use this model letter to confirm that a change is being made to a term in the employee’s contract of employment, where there is a contractual right to make that change. This letter has been updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement in effect from 18 July 2024.

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Updated to take account of the statutory code of practice on dismissal and re-engagement, in effect from 18 July 2024.

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About the author

Zeba Sayed
Zeba Sayed
Senior Legal Editor

Zeba is a former practicing employment solicitor with more than 17 years’ experience in employment law.

Zeba joined Brightmine in 2017 and is a senior legal editor in the employment law and compliance team. In this role, she is responsible for content across Policies and procedures, Letters and forms and Contract clauses. She is also responsible for ensuring that allocated chapters of the employment law guide are kept updated. She has a special interest in the implications of AI in the employment field.

Zeba holds a degree in Law and completed her LPC at the College of Law in Chester. Prior to joining Brightmine, Zeba was an associate solicitor at Lyons Davidson Solicitors in the London office. She advised both individuals and employers on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters and delivered training to clients nationally. Zeba has also worked in conjunction with Acas London to deliver training on their behalf. She is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.

Areas of expertise:

Employment law, HR compliance, AI in HR, Redundancy, Disciplinary action and investigations, Contracts of employment, Employee absence management, Diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI), Flexible working policies, Employee performance management

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