Change of Workplace Notice

A Change of Workplace Notice is used to inform an employee that their workplace will be changing location.

calendar_month

Last updated January 13, 2025

flag

Suitable for Australia

Change of Workplace Notice

Create & Customise Legal Templates Online

legal documents graphic

What is a change of workplace notice?

A change of workplace notice is a formal document used by employers to inform employees that their usual place of work will be relocated to a new address.
legal documents graphic

When should you use a change of workplace notice?

You should use this notice when you need to officially notify employees about a change in their work location due to business restructuring, operational needs, or other significant reasons.
legal documents graphic

What should be in a change of workplace notice?

The notice should clearly state the new workplace location, the reason for the change, the effective date, and provide contact details for further questions.
docs

Create unlimited legal documents and eSignatures for only $45/month.

Upgrade to a Lawpath legal plan to boost your new business.

View plans & pricing

How to create a legal document

  • check_circle

    Access the Document Library

  • check_circle

    Select the template that matches your needs

  • check_circle

    Customise by adding or removing clauses with assistance from Lawpath AI

  • check_circle

    Personalise with your headers, footers, logos, or additional text

  • check_circle

    Store all documents securely in your account for easy access

Start creating your first document

Frequently asked questions

Who can use this document?

keyboard_arrow_up

Does this notice require employee agreement?

keyboard_arrow_up

What are the key protections for employers using this notice?

keyboard_arrow_up

Are there limitations to this notice?

keyboard_arrow_up

How should the notice be delivered to employees?

keyboard_arrow_up

What information should be included for employee support?

keyboard_arrow_up

What are the next steps after issuing the notice?

keyboard_arrow_up

View Sample Change of Workplace Notice

Change of Workplace Notice
risk level indicator at Low level

The Legal Risk Score of a Change of Workplace Notice Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document states the change in workplace as a definitive action without mentioning any possibility for employee input or negotiation, which might be perceived as unilateral decision-making and could affect employee morale or compliance.
  • The document is non-binding.

Meet Our Users

Articles about Change of Workplace Notice

How Long Should Your Notice Period Be?
By Raja Abbas|Jan 5, 2026

How Long Should Your Notice Period Be?

Learn how long notice period resignation rules work in Australia, your rights under Fair Work, and how to manage or negotiate a shorter notice period.

How to Legally Change Your Casual Employee's Roster
By Laura Worrad|Jan 9, 2026

How to Legally Change Your Casual Employee's Roster

A common question employer's wonder is whether they can legally change their casual employee's roster. Read our guide to find out.

Can Employment Terms Change Without Consent?
By Jakub Grzybowski|Nov 21, 2025

Can Employment Terms Change Without Consent?

Find out your rights as an employee here.

Can Employees Take Leave During Notice Periods?
By Ilyas Omari|Jun 2, 2025

Can Employees Take Leave During Notice Periods?

Is it possible for an employee to take leave during their notice period? You can find out by reading this article.

Changing Business Ownership for Sole Traders
By Katarina Dapcevic|Dec 5, 2025

Changing Business Ownership for Sole Traders

Is your business going through a change of ownership? Find out in this article how to best manage transferring your business.

How Does Garden Leave Work?
By Tom Willis|Mar 29, 2019

How Does Garden Leave Work?

Are you thinking of terminating an employee? Do you want to prevent them from using sensitive information with another competitor? Read this guide.

4 Considerations When Selling your Business
By Zachary Swan|Feb 8, 2024

4 Considerations When Selling your Business

Get to know the key considerations when you decide to sell your business.

Returning to Work: Business Resources
By Jackie Olling|May 27, 2020

Returning to Work: Business Resources

The green light has been given for businesses to reopen, but adjustments will have to be made. Find policies, documents, and articles on our resources page.

ASIC Guide: Company Address Changes
By Charlie Chan|Nov 21, 2025

ASIC Guide: Company Address Changes

Not disclosing your change of company address to ASIC carries heavy fines - here's how to do it the right way

Looking for more documents?

Employment Agreement (Casual)

This Employment Agreement (Casual) is suitable for casual employees in any industry. This agreement is essential when hiring new casual employees for your business.

Get document

Contractor Agreement (Individual)

The Contractor Agreement (Individual) allows you to hire a contractor that is an individual (ie. not a company).

Get document

Shareholders Agreement

A Shareholders Agreement allows you to clarify the relationship between shareholders of your company.

Get document

Full Time Employment Agreement

This Full Time Employment Agreement covers everything you need when hiring a new full time employee. It is applicable to any industry in Australia.

Get document

Consultancy Agreement (Pro-Supplier)

A Consultancy Agreement (Pro-Supplier) can be used if you provide consultancy services or engage consultancy services from another entity. This version of the Consultancy Agreement is drafted in favour of the supplier, from a commercial and legal perspective.

Get document

Website Terms and Conditions of Use (Goods)

This Website Terms And Conditions of Use (Goods) outlines the rules people must follow when using your website. It includes protection for your IP, disclaimers to limit your liability and makes you compliant with Australian law.

Get document

Contractor Agreement (Company)

A Contractor Agreement (Company) allows you to engage a contractor that is a company.

Get document

Internship Agreement

An Internship Agreement is used when hiring an unpaid intern for your business.

Get document
Browse all legal documents