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They often get away with it, Indizine, you're right. But the simple fact is that contracts cannot be unilaterally changed - only by agreement. Most employees don't realise that, which is why they often go along with it. However, if employers have sound business reasons for changing a contract, and they can demonstrate that they have consulted and attempted to get agreement, a tribunal will normally accept that termination of the old contract with a view to getting the employee to accept a new contract will be fair.
If what this employer is trying to do seems unreasonable, then it may be worth the employee digging in their heels for now to see if they can, at least, negotiate a better deal.
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