Change of Duties Notice
A Changes of Duties Notice informs an employee that their duties and responsibilities have changed.
5.0 (1 reviews)
Last updated January 13, 2025
Under 5 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
Employers may change the duties and responsibilities of employees, provided that the new duties are safe and reasonably fall within the scope of the employee’s contract. Changes to duties may be made in response: to a downturn in trade, the restructuring of a business or any other reasons impacting the operation of the business.
The Legal Risk Score of a Change of Duties Notice Template
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The document clearly favours the employer.
- While the document encourages the employee to ask questions if they have any, it does not clearly outline a structured feedback process or timeline for addressing concerns or grievances that might arise from the duty changes.
Change of Duties Notice Checklist
Complete your free Change of Duties Notice with our checklist
Confirm Receipt
Ensure the employee acknowledges receipt of the notice to verify that they are informed of the changes.
Provide Detailed Guidance
Schedule a meeting or training session to explain the new duties and provide any necessary support or resources to facilitate the transition.
Monitor Adjustment
Regularly check in with the employee to assess how they are adapting to the new duties and address any issues or concerns that arise.
Document Updates
Keep a record of all communications and actions taken related to the change of duties for future reference and compliance purposes.
Use this Change of Duties Notice if:
- You would like to change the duties and responsibilities of an employee.
- You would like explain to the employee the reasons as to why their duties have been changed.
- You would like to inform the employee of what their new duties involve.
- You want to follow all the proper process in changing an employee’s duties.
What does the Change of Duties Notice cover?
- Information about the change of duties such as when the changes will take effect and what the new roles entail.
- The reasons as to why the change in duties and responsibilities is necessary for the business.
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