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Consultation letter: changes to contract terms

Model letter to inform an employee that sickness absence without medical evidence is being treated as unauthorised absence, with guidance on wording and use.

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Zeba Sayed

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When to use this model variation of contract letter

Where sickness absence is not supported by the required medical evidence, it’s important to set expectations clearly and follow absence management procedures consistently.

Use this model letter to invite an employee to an individual consultation meeting to discuss a proposal to change a term in their 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.

In this guide, learn about:

  • Letter wording
  • How to use this document
  • Supporting guidance for this document
    • Key resources
    • Notes
  • Future developments

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Zeba Sayed

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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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