Employment Law Change Of Shift

[BigRooster]

this is my 18th year at this company and done regular hours 8-5 to day I've been told they want me as of this Monday to do two shifts 6-2 2-10 should i have been given notice I've also been told it's only for six weeks and if i don't do it they will offer me a new position so i stay on days but i assume i will lose team leader role or if i decide not to take either roles then I'm resigning .
if its only temporary can they make me change shifts with out notice for a short time if they can what if they make it permanent should have given notice .
hope this make sense .

[AuntPG]

Some info here on your legal rights
https://www.safeworkers.co.uk/employment-law/if-your-employer-changes-your-working-hours/

[pixie374]

What does your contract say?

[BigRooster]

My contract is 18 years old 90% of it is irrelevant now there saying because they not changing my role just hours because my don’t fit the role

[AuntPG]

I guess you suck it up or find a new job. Do you rely on public transport to get to your job? Will childcare be more difficult to find? If the hours will affect you, you must tell them, otherwise, will its only for 6 weeks.

[pixie374]

Whatever you actually agreed, isn't "irrelevant".
You are assuming they will change your role... but without actually asking.
See what they actually want, maybe. But,they may be entitled to change your hours.
What did you originally agree to?

[Peter Pedant]

strikes me you need to join a union

yes they cant change your contract unless it says they can.
Yes they can under circs change hours - with rules to follow which I dont know
yes they can modernise a contract 90% of which is now irrelevant - no judge will enforce "no change" in a contract like that

join a union an d they wil; represent you - you know it makes sense

no you dont go after 18 y without a fight

( that would count as constructive dismissal of which there is a HUGE case law about, and I think 2% succeed)

[bobbinwales]

But I think there suppose to give you notice, same length as your contract notice so maybe 4 weeks or 3 months, before they change something like this.
Am not sure why its only planned to be for 6 weeks if its because your currant hours dont fit the role

[thugulike]

There must be consultation for any change to your contract. It can be changed following the consultation. If you don't agree you can be dismissed and re-engaged on the new contract. If there is a reason by you CAN'T work the new shift hours you should write to you employer explaining why you can't and ask for a response in writing. Keep copies of all correspondence. Look on the ACAS website