Changing terms & conditions of employment

Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge

Overview

Employers sometimes need to change employees’ roles, working practices and written terms and conditions. This can cause:

  • conflict and strained working relationships
  • confusion and productivity impact
  • risk of legal claims

This training will help you get a better understanding of how to change a contract. This will help you to: 

  • follow the law and good practice when making changes
  • reduce the risk of legal claims
  • identify the risks and benefits of the options
  • make informed decisions 
  • maintain good working relationships
  • protect morale through change

Who is this best suited to?

No previous experience is necessary. But a basic understanding of contracts would be beneficial.

This training would be especially suitable for:

  • HR professionals
  • business owners
  • managers
  • Trade Union representatives

What will I learn from this training?

  • what a contract is 
  • collective agreements 
  • responding to emotions during change
  • consultation: the law and good practice
  • breaking impasse
  • imposing change 
  • dismissal and re-engagement
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
  • explain what contractual terms are 
  • recognise when a contract allows for certain changes 
  • apply the key principles to gain agreement to a contractual change 
  • state the approaches to vary a contract 
  • describe good practice when varying contracts

Key course information

Trainer led – online via Zoom

Duration - 3 hours/half day

The training session will include:

  • case studies
  • polls/quizzes
  • group discussion

Attendees will also receive:

  • a digital certificate
  • a handout containing useful links
  • a copy of the PowerPoint slides 

We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.

Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.

Run this programme for your organisation

This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

Does your organisation need more than training?

Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.

We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.
Venue:Digital via Zoom
Date:27/08/2025
Time:09:30 - 12:30
Price: £170.00 per person   Please note our training events are VAT exempt
To book now please select how many people will be attending:
* Max of 4 delegates per organisation. Please call Acas on 0300 123 1150 or email events@acas.org.uk if number exceed this or for more details about the training session.