I have an employee that I have employed for over 10 years who has been on fixed hours, can I change the contract to make it flexible hours.
2007-10-08 06:56:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Corporations
I am the employer and definately want this change to happen. I thought that there was a law that said if you have worked fixed hours for a certain number of years, whether or not you have a contract you have rights with regard to contract change. I didnt think it was that easy to change it. It wont be willingly changed by the employee so can I impliment without their consent? Or what do I do if they refuse?
2007-10-08 07:25:05 · update #1
You must have a mutual agreement between you and the employee.
2007-10-08 07:18:58 · answer #1 · answered by Feeling Mutual 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its your company..you can do it...make sure you're doing it because it will help your business stay open down the road. Bring your employee in and explain the change and reasons if they do not like it they can find another job...Your original contract should say you have the right to change. Remember a contract is only as good as the two parties behind it. If you need this change and the employee has been with you so long there should be no problem accepting it, their either with you in support of the company's ups and downs or their out for themselves. This conversation will tell you allot about your employee.
Now, if you need this employee because they're key to the business put together a vestment offer for the next 5 years where they see the benefit of working with you today and you will reward them down the road, give them additional responsibility, or a bonus in 18 months...the idea is if you need them to work with you...be creative...if they see a few offers and decline them have them sign a document saying they decline them,,then fire them,,,built a file just in case they come back at you negatively. This is nothing but a chess game....
2007-10-12 11:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jovesash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether you can change an employee's contract all depends upon your relationship with them. Are you the owner of the company? Has the change been approved by the upper-most person in the company with authority to do so?
If the answer is yes...then you do have the right to change the employee's contract. Of course, if they're a valuable employee, you'll want to think long and hard about the changes and whether you think they'll receive them favorably or not. I'd also have a little wiggle room in the new contract for some compromise and negotiation. It always makes people feel better when they feel they have a say about their destiny rather than having it dictated to them.
If this is a win-win for both of you...then, go for it! If not, consider how badly you want this change and whether it's worth losing this person or having them become disenchanted with their job.
Good Luck!
The Coach
2007-10-08 14:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by Kimberly 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As the question is asked I don't see any problems, you make their contract (with their consent) flexible working and they continue to work the same hours because that's what they want to work (if that's what they want)! IOW, new contract, but no change whatsoever.
As already stated, the contract is between the company and the employee - it needs both parties to agree to a change.
2007-10-08 14:37:47 · answer #4 · answered by Luke Warnes 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To change a contract both parties have to agree to the change and a new contract should be signed.
The best thing to do is to call them in for a discussion, explain the situation including why you want to change the contract and what benefits it will have for both parties.
(If they do not agree to a contract change you can only dismiss them if you can prove that you can no longer employ them at the same hours as before)
2007-10-08 14:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to meet with the employee and any others you need authorization from to discuss the new contract before having them sign it. Yes, you can do this.
2007-10-08 13:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by emmaline brown 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can as long as the employee agrees to the new contract.
What will you do if they don't want the contract to change?
2007-10-08 14:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by Copper 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact your local Labour Relations Agency and go see them first. They will be able to advise you on employee rights.
2007-10-08 14:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if they sign the new contract.
2007-10-08 13:59:45 · answer #9 · answered by Velouria 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
best surely to discuss it with them...but you can not reduce wages...so my advice don't try...there is a business advantage for you here...why else would you do it...so what advantage would your employee gain?
also they do not have to agree to your changes...maybe bear that in mind.....avoid spin...to make it look better, you will be sussed..........why do l suspect its already an issue??????
l would advise against doing this.......you have not thought this through.
2007-10-08 14:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋