Terms and Conditions query

[shipibo]

A Chairde,


In T and C I have seen recently, there is a VARIATION CLAUSE , this states that company can change the terms and conditions , and will inform before it takes effect.

This clause could lead to any number of changes in T+C that would dis-advantage the employee.

Am interested in what effect this has, as employee is switching contracts.

what is legal position ???

Anyone else have this ???

 

[Leo]

We have something similar here (large multi-national), and I'd imagine it's standard enough in most larger companies, especially multi-nationals.

Changes under such a clause could work out in your favour, such as the implementation of flexible work arrangements (working from home, compressed week, etc.), or against you (longer working hours, restrictive dress code, etc.)
Generally nothing to get unduely concerned about. Have a word with an existing employee if you can, have the company in question ever exercised this clause, and if so, to what affect?
Leo