changing terms and conditions

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I have been asked by an ex colleague what the legal standing is if an employer wants to suddenly change your job, basicially. He has been employed as one thing for about three years and she is now saying, right, don't do that anymore, do this. What does employment law say??? TIA!

What do you mean by 'change your job'? Can you be more specific about what terms and conditions the employer is proposing to change, and by how much? How different is the new job in terms of job content, skills required, salary, hours, etc?

in vague terms, he has been employed as, shall we say, an art teacher, now she has told him to stop teaching and concentrate on painting without teaching. That's not exactly it, but an example. his contract states 'art teacher' (say) but she has announced that this will no longer be his job and to stop talking to the students. Oh and he's not allowed to do any 'art' at home to sell.

Is the new job not suitable for his skills? It's very difficult to advise when it's so vague tbh.

Bottom line is an employer can't change terms and conditions without consent but there are ways round that and adjustments to someone's job description within reason wouldn't usually count anyway.

Is there a good business reason for the change? What's happening to his old responsibilities?

the place is changing and he is being turned into a maker rather than a teacher. His old role will be no longer, so the contract preumably will need to change? Of course the 'new' job is perfectly suitable to his skills - but not was he was originaaly employed to do! I have advised that he sees an employment solicitor. It all seems very unfair - which I know isn't a legal term but the truth!!

Sounds like they are not necessarily going about it properly, in terms of consulting him about the change. But ultimately if his old post is redundant and he would agree that this new post is suitable for him, the outcome would be the same.

Thanks. that what i though. Oh well :(