Lawful methods for varying employment contracts
5OS01 – Specialist employment law
This CIPD Level 5 learning video explores lawful methods for varying employment contracts as part of Unit 5OS01 – Specialist employment law, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 3.1 on the legal implications of contract variation. The video examines the key processes for changing contracts, including consultation and gaining employee agreement, unilateral changes, dismiss and re-engage procedures, and collective bargaining approaches, whilst analysing the associated risks such as breach of contract, constructive dismissal, discrimination claims, and 'stand and sue' scenarios. By watching this video, learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of contractual flexibility clauses and how to manage organisational change whilst maintaining legal compliance and protecting both the organisation and its employees.
Assessment Criteria 3.1
Discuss the legal implications of varying contracts.
Indicative Content
Lawful processes for changing; process for consultation and gaining agreement for change, change unilaterally, dismiss and re-engage; vary through collective bargaining; risks associated with varying contracts such as breach of contract, constructive dismissal, ‘stand and sue’, discrimination; contractual issues in the management of change; flexibility clauses.
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About 5OS01 – Specialist employment law
This unit considers key areas of employment legislation and its legal framework, focusing on how people professionals are obliged to take account of legal requirements in different jurisdictions when carrying out the varied aspects of their role.
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