Some contracts of employment include a flexibility clause. This clause normally allows the employer to make reasonable changes to the terms and conditions of employment. In the absence of such clause, consent from the employee should be obtained. In both cases, it is important to carry out a genuine consultation exercise.

Yes they can, however, it is advised that handbooks are drafted in way to ensure that they are not contractual because this provides the employer with flexibility when they are wanting to review and update such documents.

Employees should receive their normal pay when they are on holiday (annual leave). This means that overtime, bonus and commission should be included. The only exception is when overtime is occasional. ‘Occasional’ isn’t clearly defined, but if an employee has worked a pattern of overtime over a period of time, this overtime payment should be included in the holiday pay calculation.

Both workers and employees must be provided with such on or before their first day of employment.