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Is it a wrongful demotion due to hear say?
I was involved with another employee for over five years, which my company does not have a coworker dating policy. After we broke up he has made it hard for me at work now he's spreading lies on me wh... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Hello, Beginning 11/28/16, my agency will be terminating my position across all branches in the state of PA. They offered all of us a demotion in order to stay with the agency. The demotion is not only less money, but the job description is no where near
Hello, Beginning 11/28/16, my agency will be terminating my position across all branches in the state of PA. They offered all of us a demotion in order to stay with the agency. The demotion is not onl... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

Manager being demoted
My boss is demoting from a manager stasis to a QA Engineer status. She claims i have poor leadership skills, which she never conveyed to me throughout the year. She also told other staff members about... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Pattern of retaliation
I filed a national origing discrmination charge with the EEOC 17 months ago. Since then, I have been demoted twice and denied of a pay increase. The first demotion came after 8 months of filing the ch... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

violation of company policy, can i fight and win
My employer has demoted me and cut my salary by $7000 8 days prior to giving me written reason as to why the demotion was warranted. The boss spoke with me but I told her that I disputed the action. O... applies to Texas · 1 answer

Can my employer demote me after being wrongfully incarcerated?
I was wrongfully incarcerated for two months, after that time all charges were withdrawn and nothing is pending against me. My mother was in contact with the VP of my company during the entire process... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Is a non-compete contract enforceable in case of forced resignation (demotion, salary cut, etc)
Having worked for a company for several years. Can a non-compete contract signed after after a few years of employment for the company stop anyone from working for competition (in any way or form), Sp... applies to Ohio · 2 answers

My management position is being eliminated and I have been offered a much lower position at 2/3rd of my current salary. Can I hold my employer responsible for paying me my current salary since this demotion is through no fault of my own?
My company is consolidating several offices together. Due to this, my position as office manager is being eliminated. The company is creating a new position for someone to oversee the new consolidated... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Job Elimination / Demotion
Hi, I was employed as an IT Director for a major financial institution. Approximately 2 1/2 years after taking the position a corporate restructuring occurred and they consolidated my division. Becaus... applies to Connecticut · 1 answer

My husband had the position of Plumber at work. He was demoted over a year ago to General Maintenance Worker. He was deducted $1 an hour for the demotion. The reason was because he didn't have a Plumbers license. He is still practicing the same duties wit
My husband had the position of Plumber at work for 8 years with good performance. He was demoted over a year ago to General Maintenance Worker. He was deducted $1 an hour for the demotion. The reason ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Can a company make an employee stay and take a demotion and work that job while every person in that eliminated position receives 3 months severance pay?
My company was bought by a company with a different model. All eliminated positions are receiving 3 months of severance pay. I am being made to perform a position that is a demotion and therefore not ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have a case for an Unfair Demotion
in 2016 I was questioned by the MTA Inspector General about 8 inconsistencies with my time record sheets submitted over a 18 month period beginning in January 2015. I answered their questions truthful... applies to New York · 0 answers

Sudden Demotion, pay cut, and being told to take it or leave. Help?
I work for a Verizon call center where I am (was) a QA Auditor. Recently, I've been told that they no longer have "part time" so they will be demoting me to the sales floor (cold calls - which is wher... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Employer allowed me to take a voluntary demotion and go 100% remote, but are now demanding I return.
I recently took a voluntary demotion to a remote specialist as opposed to my former role of a manager. The move was because of a family situation. I received support initially and my employer worked w... applies to Colorado · 0 answers

Assistance is needed
I'd like to find an attorney to deal with an unwarranted demotion. I have a stellar record as a manager. All of my evaluations have been very high. I've received monetary compensation for having such ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have grounds for action?
I am leaving my current company due to a better job opportunity and lack of opportunity for growth in my company. However about a year ago I took a voluntary demotion and wonder if I have any grounds.... applies to North Dakota · 0 answers

Unjustified demotion
My husband was given a promotion into a managerial position. Recently, he was demoted, though his supervisor will not call it a demotion. All of his managerial responsibilities have been removed and h... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

hi, i overheard they want to demote me, i am 1 month pregnant, but my employer does not know about. what should be my defense against demotion?
hi, i overheard they want to demote me, i am 1 month pregnant, but my employer does not know about. what should be my defense against demotion? applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

I have been with a non-profit organization for 3 1/2 years. I have never been disciplined for anything. They recently promoted me into a supervisor position. Then after 4 months was going to fire me. Then asked would I take a demotion I can keep my job. C
I have been with a non-profit organization for 3 1/2 years. I have never been disciplined for anything. They recently promoted me into a supervisor position. Then after 4 months was going to fire me. ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

Was I wrongfully demoted? Is my new pay fair?
I have been employed at a company for almost three years (for my protection, i do not want to disclose the company). I was promoted to a supervisor position about a year ago. In January, i transferred... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Do I have a case for Wrongful demotion? I have been employed with my organization for 10 years. The last 4 years I have spent in a executive managerial position with a Director's title. The company was purchased 2 years ago by a larger company. Just recen
Do I have a case for Wrongful demotion? I have been employed with my organization for 10 years. The last 4 years I have spent in a executive managerial position with a Director's title. The company wa... applies to New Jersey · 0 answers

Is a write up, reduction in pay any demotion after refusing to falisy document be retaliation
My question is my details applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Wrongful Demotion
When I started at my company a year and a half ago, I was hired as a Director to manage operations and relationship managers for one part of the business and the parent company had a separate Director... applies to California · 1 answer

work (demotion)
If you are a assitant manger(hourly) and you step down from that position is your employee allowed to cut your pay? applies to North Carolina · 1 answer

My Employer Recently Demoted All Directors To Managers All Lost Their Bonus Checks Benefit. I Am Also A Director But Nothing Was Even Said To Me Because I Had Spoke About Resigning Due To A Move. I Had Not However, At The Time Of The Demotion/ Layoff Give
My Employer Recently Demoted All Directors To Managers All Lost Their Bonus Checks Benefit. I Am Also A Director But Nothing Was Even Said To Me Because I Had Spoke About Resigning Due To A Move. I Ha... applies to Missouri · 0 answers

Is unfair demotion actionable?
Just found out I am being demoted because another employee is being promoted to my same position. I have had no negative performance ratings or disciplinary actions. I have been employed there 13 year... applies to District of Columbia · 1 answer

DEMOTION IN JOB TITLE AND PAY/ EMPLOYERS REJECTION FOR A PAY-OFF
Hi am GO I have an issue currently in my office and it has to do with demotion both in title and pay check. My company has been new acquired by a new company and the new company without ending the pre... applies to New York · 1 answer

Can an at will employee grieve with EEOC an unfair demotion?
Just found out I am being demoted because another employee is being promoted to my same position. I have had no negative performance ratings or disciplinary actions. I have been employed there 13 year... applies to District of Columbia · 0 answers

Wrongful demotion.
The other day I went into work and my boss tells me that she has to demote me. The first thing that she says is that she needs me more available. I am also a full time student so the only thing that c... applies to Oklahoma · 0 answers

Demotion and pay cut.
As an employer for a county government department, am I allowed to demote a person and reduce their pay at the same time? applies to Texas · 1 answer

I was an assistant manager and I stepped down due to health issues, but the company put on my paperwork that i was demoted, but i wasn't I stepped down, there is a difference and I don't want a demotion on my record, what can I do?
I was an assistant manager and I stepped down due to health issues, but the company put on my paperwork that i was demoted, but i wasn't I stepped down, there is a difference and I don't want a demoti... applies to Nevada · 0 answers

I have an employee that was demoted to another position due to performance. He didn't work his shift after the demotion. A letter was sent letting him know that he was expected to report to his shift the next day. He still didn't show or call. A letter wa
I have an employee that was demoted to another position due to performance. He didn't work his shift after the demotion. A letter was sent letting him know that he was expected to report to his shift ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I have been with this company for 10 months now and have been promoted twice. I am a 80% disabled veteran and due to my disability I have a medication regiment that I adhere to. My supervisor at the time gave me a reasonable accommodations to take my medi
Should I accept the demotion Do they have this right to humiliate me Do I have a unlawful act to get an attorney applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Employees rights against demotion.
Dear Sir/Madame, I would like to request information regarding employees' rights against demotion in Ohio. My husband was demoted due to reasons that we believe were not justifiable. It did not have a... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Can I be demoted after a FMLA absence?
I have been on intermittent FMLA for 18 months due to chronic staph infections. I recently missed 1 hour of work due to issues with a staph infection. Within 30 minutes of my return to work I was demo... applies to Arkansas · 0 answers

I was a store manager for a year and five months. I got demoted when my company combined two stores and replaced me with another manager from another store without any discussion with me. Do I have any legal action for wrongful demotion.
Stated above. applies to Florida · 1 answer

Demotion from employer
I was recently demoted as a manager at a Group Home, to a direct care worker. My pay was drastically reduced by five dollars and twenty cent. I have no disciplinary actions or write ups against me; th... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

Demotion
I was recently informed by my manager that I am being demoted from my management position to that of staff. He emphasized that the action is not performance related, nor due to budget pressures, and m... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Is my demotion unjust?
I work at a job in which it is only one person on the clock at a time. (I've been here for a little over a month now.) I had a terrible nose bleed that caused me to almost pass out. I called my manage... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

how do you fight a union that says nothing to grieve?
retail grocery-front end manager-in union-8 years-union book says cannot demote without just cause-they tranfered and demoted me- in title -not salary-they say i have nothing to grieve and its not a d... applies to New York · 1 answer

feeling betrayed,demotion
I was in a position for a year an 3 weeks. My employer and my new boss said i was deficient in certain aares. they agreed to update my training, I have it in writing on my eval. In Dec they said they ... applies to New York · 1 answer

If I accept the mutual separation agreement, does that disqualify me from unemployment benefits?
Employed 2.5 years, promoted, now being offered a demotion or a mutual separation agreement with one month severance package. applies to California · 0 answers

Can I force a layoff if my employer wants to demote me or get me to resign?
My company is forcing me to take a demotion or to resign. I want them to lay me off but they refuse to. Im assuming it is because they dont want to pay for unemployment. Can they legally do this? I ha... applies to Texas · 0 answers

In a RIF..is it possible for them to offer me a demotion to avoid paying me severance if I decline
I have been with the company for almost ten years, and would be given a decent severance if laid off. However, I concerned that in light of some things I've been told lately, I'm worried that I might ... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

can a company decrease your base weekly wages?
Can a retail company decrease your wages due to a demotion applies to New York · 0 answers

Demotion and reduce pay
Been with my employer for 20 years. Been a cancer survivor since 2002. Last bout of chemo was rough and took extra time off to recoup. Now they are telling me that I'm not giving a 100% and they will ... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

I was accruing PTO since February 2019 and now was just demoted to a position with no PTO. Was said you could not collect even until after a year end of my old status. Am I still owed this even with the demotion. Sad IN California. HELP
Manager accruing PTO. Now demoted with no PTO. Do I get that back or is it gone. applies to California · 1 answer

I was put on bedrest the last 4 months of my pregnancy I was allowed my FMLA leave. I was out of work all together 6 months. When I returned to work I was demoted from assistant manager to just a cashier. I've been there for 8 years. Are they allowed to d
FMLA demotion applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What would be the pay percentage rate for demotion from a general manager to a shift manager
Been a general manager for the past 4 years was recently demoted to shift manager and offered $11 per hour the district manager is saying they can't offer more than that applies to Florida · 0 answers

Physcial abuse/harassment
My boss physically attacked me and threatened my life and well being in front of a number of people a little over a week ago. I wrote a memo to the President of my company describing the event and ask... applies to Texas · 2 answers

My husband was called in and demoted. The reason they said was they were afraid it was too much stress and he already had a heart attack once. They said it was his health they were concerned about. Is this legal???
His heart attack was 2 years ago and he was hurt on the job and had an l&I claim for 2 weeks then was hit by someone who ran a red light but he still worked...they used his health as a reason for demo... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Possible termination or demotion
I am a manager for a nationwide privately owned video rental company. I was recently arrested for a crime that was allegedly commited over a year ago. Now i am being either demoted to a part time posi... applies to New York · 1 answer

After being at my job for 6 years I was promoted but not given a raise. On 01/09/2018 I was demoted and the company is trying to take a dollar of my hourly pay. They say due to low performance but I’ve never received any complaints or performance review
Demotion with no warning and they want to take my pay although the promotion never came with a raise I have been at the same pay for the last 4 years applies to Illinois · 0 answers

I have been accruing PTO in Ohio in error to the fault of the company. Are they legally allowed to take it away?
Took a demotion to a position that did not accrue PTO until 1 full calendar year. I continued to accrue PTO at a rate of my previous position. I had accrued 80 hours, and all of a sudden they took it ... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I work for a large alarm company and have used intermittent FMLA due to a heart condition and diabeties causing me to miss work. This year I have had several heart issues one made me go to hospital in an ambulans and 2 other hospital stays My new manager
Ask to take demotion Moved to different position without notice Unjustified write ups and accusations Continued manipulation of things I do or say applies to Texas · 0 answers

A demotion without cause? How is this legal?
I have been in a salaried position, with the title "Assistant to the Dept Director", with benefits, since 2006 with my current employer. My record is exemplary. I have no written disciplinary actions,... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

Can my employer deny my request for a voluntary demotion into a position I used to occupy and am qualified for?
I am really unhappy as a supervisor and submitted a request to my employer requesting my old job back, or one similar to it. It is a large company and there are many openings for the job I used to hav... applies to Minnesota · 0 answers

Is "informal" reporting false information to local police defamation?
My husband and I work for the same company. He has always been picked on, but latly it has escalated to more. He is being unfairly repremanded, which is soon going to turn into a demotion. Well, since... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What is the Virginia state law when it comes to demotion of an hourly wage person with a pay cut?
If I have an hourly employee that started out at a certain hourly wage then promoted the person to a different position with an increase in the hourly wage. Can I demote them back down to their origin... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

appearance discimination
Is appearance discrimination illeagl. I workk for a company I can prove fired 1 person for being physically unattractive. And now have reason to believe it played into my demotion. They should have ju... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

Is this type of demotion legal?
I was just told I am being demoted from assitant manager to cashier. There is no reason work wide. My performance is satisfactory, no write ups or complaints. The only reason is that the owner of the ... applies to Arizona · 0 answers

What step to take next in EEOC case
Filed charges for demotion in Nov 08 replaced with male. Then discharged in July 09 stating I did not provide info due to charges from auto accident. Two days after filing FMLA and had a disability. C... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

I was originally employed by a school system as a speech pathologist. In 20 15 I was promoted to special education coordinator. In 2016 I was promoted to special education director. I have served as Special Education Director in this small rural school sy
Demotion Reduction in pay Increased workload Demoralization applies to Georgia · 0 answers

I was demoted in my job do to poor performance it was presented to me basically take the demotion or face termination now the same district manager is saying I choose to leave telling people I could have stayed but that was not how it was presented to me.
I had a poor inventory at my store in June and feel there was a bullseye put on my back since ...although I am not the only person who has issues in their store I'm the only one demoted for it I know ... applies to Delaware · 0 answers

I have been demoted at my job. I was told by a friend tat once you reach a certain bracket in pay that can'y take it away from you, but am unsure if that's true. My question is can my employer cut my pay to go along with this demotion?
I work at Walmart. I am going from an hourly supervisor position to a regular associate. They haven't told me if there will be a pay cut but i assume there will be. I was told by a friend that they ca... applies to Wisconsin · 0 answers

Non compete
I signed a non compete 18 years ago as part of a promotion to outside sales. 10 years ago in order to stay with the company I had to take a demotion and give back everything I received as part of the ... applies to Wisconsin · 1 answer

Vacation time & demotion
When I hit my year my at my job, I earned 1 week of vacation time. Over the past few weeks, I had to miss work on a couple occasions because of illness. Due to the missed hours, my employer decided to... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I was demoted end of December. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. I tried so hard not to make any mistakes. It started with my phone being hacked and someone is still trying to steal my identity. I was threatened with termination or step d
Being threatened of demotion or fired due to generalized anxiety disorder and migraines due to a car accident because discs in my neck were already bad but no migraines till after the wreck. South Car... applies to South Carolina · 0 answers

I heard through the grapevine that monday i will be given a demotion and pay cut. not because of MY performance but due to the poor performance of my manager. they are demoting her to my position thus pushing me out of my position. She also has the choice
I have been with the company 16 years. 2 years in a supervisory position at this location and 3 years a supervisor at another location. My supervisor who is being demoted to my position has been with ... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Can you be demotion without any written or verbal warning?
I've been harrased and out in a to stop environment because I've complained about bugs crawling in a bathroom. I've also been told who I can and can't talk to...also...my name was slandered by adminst... applies to Illinois · 0 answers

betrayed by a demotion
I was in a positon for a year and two weeks. I recently switch locations. My new boss had rumors going around that she didnt working under her. She had a friend, she had in m ind for the job. I felt s... applies to New York · 1 answer

Unfair demotion?
Unfair demotion? Wednesday November 5th 2014 I was supposed to go into work hourly manager at 12pm I called the restaurant while in the waiting room of the ER around 10am to let my supervisor who was ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

If my position is eliminated and they offer me a another position (that’s a step down from my current position) do I have to take it? And if I don’t can I collect unemployment if I Choi’s to part ways?
My current position is Supervisor they are eliminating it and offering me a regular FullTime position at a reduced wage. I don’t want the demotion So I would rather part ways and collect unemploymen... applies to Florida · 0 answers

Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits if I do not accept the position with the new company?
My company is merging and relocating. It seems that I will be offered position with the new company. My new position will be a demotion with a possible pay cut and will add about 20 miles on my commut... applies to Texas · 0 answers

what should i do?
My boss went and asked another employee to come and work the same shift as me. the employee stated he would only transfer if he had the shift lead position. I have held this position for nearly a year... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

Can earned vacation time be taken away in IL due to a demotion?
My spouse was informed 2 weeks ago that he was being demoted and his hourly rate was being reduced significately. He received a 1 day notice. When he got his paycheck this week the company also reduce... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Should my PTO payout be at my PT payrate, our my FT payrate since I earned it while FT?
I took a demotion from FT to PT at my employer because I got a second job. I also took a paycut. I used some of the PTO I accrued while being FT (now PT) and I was paid out my new PT wage. Then my com... applies to California · 0 answers

What are my rights if the company is sold and wants me to transfer?
The company was sold, and the employees were told that if transfered to the new company and not laid off, the position that would be offered would be comparable to our current position. Well my entire... applies to Texas · 0 answers

I am a Sergeant in a local police department. I have been written up several times because my Corporal consistently has a poor work performance and he will not listen to anything that I have tried to retrain him on. I have an officer who I have written up
Unlawful demotion because of someone else's wrongdoings.. I have constantly been written up because my officers behaviour after they have been properly trained by myself and others. Been accused of sl... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Demotion after merger and offer letter?
I am a remote employee working in my home office as a manager for a company in another state. My old company was recently purchased by this company. I was offered my same manager position via an offer... applies to Oregon · 0 answers

My fiance is being demoted out of nowhere and they are decreasing his salary. Can they do this?
My fiance is the manager of a jewelry store for about a year and a half. He has done an amazing job and won many awards within his company for doing so well and improving this store from the year befo... applies to Illinois · 2 answers

What are my legal options for being wrongfully demoted?
I have been with my job for over 5 years now. In the company there is a position right under supervisor, called a floater. I, along with a few others, was a floater. My supervisors boss demoted me wit... applies to Ohio · 0 answers

I was hired as an assistant manager for a seasonal store then was demoted for "hear say" comments.
I just want to know if I have to the right to call the company and complain about my treatment there. After I was told I was being demoted the I asked the store manager why and he said "because I was ... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Can I demand legit information that caused my demotion?
I was demoted because it was said that another employer called my current job for a reference, but I had not applied anywhere else. I asked my regional manager for information on the company, she coul... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Do I have a case for wrongful demotion?
I have been employed at the company for 5 years as a manager. (I am no disclosing the specific management title). I have an exemplary background with personnel reviews for back up. About a year ago I ... applies to California · 3 answers

Wrongful Demotion - Harm to Professional reputation
I've worked for my employer for almost 10 years. I recently was promoted from a Manager to Regional Manager. The recruiter forgot to process a Motor Vehicle check and reach out to me 2 weeks after i a... applies to California · 0 answers

Do Hispanics have civil rights in PA?
Do Hispanic employees have the same civil rights as everyone else regarding discrimination due to race, religion and or illness? For example: #1 Can a Hispanic employee be denied a promotion, demotion... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

I am a medical provider who signed one of my patient's FLMA paperwork which was approved by her employer. She has notified now her employer is harassing her during her medical leave and asking her to agree to a demotion today or negative disciplinary info
I am a medical provider and signed FMLA paperwork for one of my patients. The employer approved her FLMA, but has been calling her and harassing her almost daily. Her employer called her today, asking... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Do I have a case. I was demoted for poor work performance due to an accident on the job I am African American 4 Caucasian employees were involved as well but only I suffered a 10 day suspension as well as a demotion from senior position to entry level pos
Working on a job with several employees one was injured as a result the company took action and suspension resulted for all parties involved except my punishment was more harsh in addition to suspyIbw... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Demotion enough to avoid non-compete?
I previously worked for a home improvement company and upon employment was asked to sign a non-compete agreement. At the time my salary was $1250 a week plus commissions. Because I was in the military... applies to Massachusetts · 0 answers

Wrong demotion/salary
Hi, I've been working at this company for 8 years - I've worked my way up to my current title. I've never had any negative performance reviews or negative feedback- all performance reviews have been a... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

relocation accountability
My company asked me to relocate for a new job. We were half way into the relocation when the economy started to tank and there were rumors about my position and business being shut down. As a result, ... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

Can I get unemployment if I quit?
I have been at my job for 2 years and about 8 months ago I got a new boss, we started seeing each other. I was a manager and while dating him I recieved 2 raises and amazing evuals. After a few arguem... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

Hello I have been a branch manager for this company for 8 years and they recently had me and some others across the state take a demotion and pay cut they told us it was because they were eliminating all operations in all areas / branch managers. However
So when I was an operations a few years back the guy who I answered to was my boss had unexpectedly passed away and they had me doing the job of an operations manager and an area manager and leading m... applies to Washington · 0 answers

Demotion and pay cut
I started a new job as a Regional Operations Manager, I was in charge of three counties. at the time of hire, the company was opening six offices at the same time. A month later, I was told I was not ... applies to Florida · 1 answer

suspension and demotion
rent checks in a timely manner. I was never made aware of any of these financial protocols that were in place. I also informed them that I was behind in my work due to the fact I was the only manager ... applies to Connecticut · 0 answers

Discrimination, Retaliation?
I am a national Mexican; since I filed a discrimination charge back in 2002, and complained to upper management about lack of advancement and lack of pay increase (June 2003 and December 2003) my empl... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

can you demote a female 3 weeks from having her baby when she is a top performer?
I am 3 weeks from my due date and about to go on maternity leave. I am a medical sales rep and I received a call from my director offering me 6 weeks severance pay or a huge demotion (About 80-100k). ... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

Retroactive Pay Deductions
My husband was hired by a large corporation to be the Manager of a new concept opening in another town. After training, he was informed that the new concept would not open for at least two years. They... applies to Texas · 2 answers

I was demoted over the phone and my salary pay was lowered by $6,000 a year because sales where down in my store. Can they take salary pay down?
I was called by the Director of Operations in out company, and was told I was going to be demoted because sales were down for the year in my store. He then told me that my salary would be reduced by $... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Demoted with 15% paycut & no responsibilities reduced
On Friday 3/20/09, my employer informed me that I was being demoted for poor performance and receiving a 15% rate decrease. The only time I was advised of poor performance was on 3/12/09 when I was in... applies to New York · 1 answer

Demotion and then months later might get pay reduction
I work for a state agency and was working in a management role. The department had 3 supervisors managing the same department, so there were issues with how the department was running. One of the mana... applies to North Dakota · 0 answers

My employer has falsely accused me, fired me and won't pay me
My story is very complex. I am employed by a company who classifies me as an independent contractor. The first four years I did not need my own business entity but this last current year they required... applies to Utah · 0 answers

Unlawful demotion? I feel i am being discriminated against, and demoted unfairly.
I am a 2 year employee at a bank and have always risen far above what is expected of me at my position. Have always recieved exemplary evaluations, thus recieving several promotions. My fulltime posit... applies to Kentucky · 0 answers

do I have a case??
over qualified, but hired with job description. management deligates all work load to me then go's shopping online. management was found out then terminated. Replaced by unqualified individual with no... applies to California · 1 answer

Retaliation/wrongful demotion?
Sam has worked between 44 and 50 hours each week. Regardless of how many hours he works, he's paid $3000 per month. He questioned his supervisor about this and was told that he is not entitled to over... applies to Pennsylvania · 1 answer

Manager wants me fired
I have a question concerning a hostile manager. When this person first came to my department two years ago, I was a second shift operations supervisor and had been one for seven years. This man was my... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and that they distributed my duties to other personelle and th
Hi, I was on medical leave for a few months and returned to work this week. However, before I returned I was informed by the new manager of our department that my position was being eliminated and tha... applies to California · 0 answers

When I ask the employer since records show I was terminated nineteen days for policy action no-call no-show, and now HR admits wrongdoing and attempt to rectify the situation by offering employment, demotion of pay and position and relocation? Also HR sta
I didn't receive any oral or written warning. I followed correct actions according to policy handbook. I called correct personnel prior to schedule work shift to cover my responsibility. I also report... applies to Texas · 0 answers

legally can a employee be fired from management, then rehired 48hrs later for lesser position
Upon promotion to assistant manager by the owner, the manager protested his disapproval. a couple months later under hostile working enviroment and felt discrimination and belittlement by the manager,... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Could I get unemployment benefits if I choose to leave my job?
I am manager of a small business and gave birth to my son a year ago. My son was born with many health problems and I was not able to go to back to work on a full time schedule. President of the compa... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

Have a salary position with a non-profit organization and was hired in June of this year. This past week all Program Directors were told that the position is being eliminated, and we all were offered a position $10,000 lower then what we are making and/or
Have a salary position with a non-profit organization and was hired in June of this year. This past week all Program Directors were told that the position is being eliminated, and we all were offered ... applies to Pennsylvania · 0 answers

demotion due to medical leave and absences
i wanted to inquire as to whether or not i should obtain an attorney. i hold a supervisor position at a major retail corporation and have had several health problems this year. i am a breast cancer su... applies to West Virginia · 1 answer

I believe my demotion was unfair
Recently I was demoted at my job and feel it was unjust. I started as a supervisor of a team which I hired. The job was call center insurance company. My team was statically the top team. I was asked ... applies to Texas · 0 answers

If a company is selling one of their locations.
If at the beginning or the store closing your dm assured you not to worry and that he would have a position for you. Well that was two months ago. Since then I've never missed a day I've been one of t... applies to Texas · 0 answers

Demotion with no reason given
I was recently told that a Program Coordinator from another of our company offices would be replacing me (I was the Program Coordinator in my office). I was told this decision was because I was going ... applies to California · 2 answers

Is this wrongful demotion?
I was asked to put in for a job by the manager of that specific job, when I got the job. They had given the job I bid on to another person, leaving me with a large number of machines. I was not traine... applies to Indiana · 0 answers

right to sue fromm eeoc under vii
i have just got my letter to sue from eeoc and i think i have several issues sexual discrimination to a male by male supervisor ie pinching pulling of arm hair, on job harassing phone calls while i am... applies to California · 1 answer

Do I have a wrongful demotion case?
I’ve work at my current company for almost 5 years as an at will employee. I was working in a position during year 4 and than was promotion to another position where I’ve been working for about a ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Do I have a case for slander or defamation per se against my CEO?
About a year ago I befriended a coworker who made a sexual harassment complaint against the CEO of the company we work for. Although my friend recorded these advancements so I know them to factual, th... applies to Michigan · 0 answers

I was demoted from my supervisor job when I went in to tell them I was going to have to have my 3rd hernia surgery. My boss wanted to do it right then but human resource said they would pay me supervisor pay until I come back then I have to go back to flo
Prudential our short and long term disability. My company was being bought out while I was out. My human resource called on a Tuesday and said they had to have all the doctors notes from my doctors be... applies to Tennessee · 0 answers

I have been with this company for 10 months now and have been promoted twice. I am a 80% disabled veteran and due to my disability I have a medication regiment that I adhere to. My supervisor at the time gave me a reasonable accommodations to take my medi
I have been with this company for 10 months now and have been promoted twice. I am a 80% disabled veteran and due to my disability I have a medication regiment that I adhere to. My supervisor at the t... applies to Georgia · 0 answers

Did I experience institutional discrimination at my place of work resulting in constructive discharge? I had worked for A Company between April 2011 and March 2015. During my employment I experienced promotions into newly created positions as I continued
I had worked for A Company between April 2011 and March 2015 in Silver Spring, MD. During my employment I experienced promotions into newly created positions as I continued to take on more and more re... applies to Virginia · 0 answers

Discrimination
I've been fired. For 2 years I've been dreading this day but I knew it was coming. When I first started at my coming I got along great with both my area director and general manager. 1 month and a hal... applies to New York · 1 answer

Retaliation for filing complaint?
I have worked at a company since April of 2017. Since then I have now reported to 4 different managers. Up until November of 2017 I had no complaints or write ups or negative performance reviews again... applies to California · 0 answers

wrongful termination
Last week I was terminated from my position at a very large corporation. It started about a month ago when I was demoted from a supervisor position to a lead operator without any cause or reason. I in... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

Wrongful termination in Kansas/ discrimation due to disability
Hi! I was employed at a call center in Kansas for 2.5 years. After a lengthy battle with my employer, I was finally granted a reasonable accommodation which was to join the work at home team. In addit... applies to Kansas · 0 answers

Wrongful Termination
Do I have any chance of winning a wrongful or constructive termination case based on the following: Wrongful constructive termination I live in a community in PA. It is a HOA. For the period of 5/05 -... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Overtime pay, retaliation
For 22 years, I've worked at the local, family owned newspaper, and until last Friday, was the paper's Special Sections Coordinator/Real estate editor. For the first 20 years, I was salaried, working ... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Retaliation
I filed a discrimination charge against my company with the EEOC on September 2002. And on June 2003, I was demoted without an explanation at all. I would like to know what to do next. If I should go ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Can a employer demote and take pay away without written notice
Can my employer demote and take my pay away without written notice applies to Illinois · 1 answer

discrinmation
yes i've got a question and it's hard for me to find the answer to .i'm been force to become a dishwasher and i've got 19 years as waitress and i'm been told that i'm not server material and now i can... applies to Tennessee · 1 answer

pay cut
dear mel, two questions for you. 1.my boss recently informed me that i do a great job but he demoted me and cut my pay. do i have to accept this cut and if i quit, would i possibly be eligible for une... applies to Texas · 2 answers

Non-compete sales related
I think I signed a non-compete with my employer. I work in sales and have held (3) different territory positions North East Chicago, Northern IN and Southwest MI, and 11 key accounts in MI,IL, NY, PA,... applies to Indiana · 1 answer

Facing Title / Salary Change
If offered a job title and salary change (lower) and not accepted, is it considered a layoff. Current position being reevaluated. No performance issues exist. applies to New York · 1 answer

I don't want to lose my insurance license
I am a licensed property & casualty insurance agent and in August recently obtained my life license. I have been working for an agent since May. I am still not authorized by the insurance company. I h... applies to Florida · 1 answer

Can my boss demote me after I have filed an affidavit implicating him in a harassment suit?
I reccenty signed an affidavit implicating my boss in a harassment suit. Since then he has threatened me, told me i could not afford to be involved, and told me that know one will believe me. I signed... applies to Michigan · 1 answer

Can I be demoted without being given any reason?
I am the lone female management person at my place of employment. The state requires someone in my position to have a bachelor's degree. My position is the only one with this requirement, and I am the... applies to Illinois · 1 answer

What are my rights?
Can my employer cut my pay if they demote me for my ilness?They are trying to say I can not perform my required duties in shipping, even though I have my doctor's release letter saying I can return to... applies to Texas · 1 answer

My boyfriend gets 3 SCHEDULED days a month off with FMLA protection... Can he get demoted do to,too much time off?
He does tool repair that is not on a schedule him missing 3 days isn't hurting them at all. applies to Ohio · 1 answer

race disdrimination
I was demoted due to some compliance issues, my replacements did the same thing(different race).Yes they still have their positions. Is that race discrimination? Thanks in advance applies to Texas · 2 answers

Disparaging/False Statements in Performance Review
Hello, Recently, I received a 6 month performance review which stated that I had met all of my performance standards on the form part and went on to state very disparaging and false things in the narr... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

What violation is it?
My supervisor told me that if I did not wear the newly required uniform the following day when the new company policy took affect that I would be sent home. She never informed all the workers as she d... applies to Ohio · 1 answer

Is it legal to demote employee without notice when FMLA has expired?
I was in an auto accident and was put on leave by my doctor because I could not perform my regular duties. As FMLA came close to expiring I was not informed at all, but received a letter from HR three... applies to California · 1 answer

Can my employer sue me over a non-compete agreement
I was hired as a sales manager and signed a non-comptete agreement by my current employer. After 1 year my employer demoted me down to an entry level sales rep with 15 years experience behind me. They... applies to Connecticut · 1 answer

harassment
I work in a family owned business and was falsely accused of having a sexual relationship with my employer's husband. Do I have legal grounds to sue for defamation creating a hastall work inviorment, ... applies to Pennsylvania · 2 answers

Possible mistreatment at work.
My work recently demoted me based on the content of my personal web page. Also, they refuse to pay overtime and they will not pay any hours worked on a day that you may have been late. I'm just wonder... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Am I being retaliated against by my employer for taking FMLA leave to care for a sick parent?
Not sure if I am being retaliated against by my employer. I took 6 weeks approved FMLA leave to care for my mother after a traumatic brain injury and emergency surgery that left her in a coma for 2 we... applies to New Jersey · 2 answers

Age Discrimination -- jobs outsourced to India
My law firm has just announced that it plans to "outsource to India" the jobs in the Word Processing and Proofreading depts. There are 25 affected employees; all (100%!) are over 40 and making higher ... applies to New York · 1 answer

Is this a case of Retaliation?
I reported my manager to the Executive Director for what I felt were unethical payroll issues. Since that time my job has changed dramitically. It is getting to be what I feel is unbearable. The thing... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

Harrasment in the work place
I was hired by the city in Feb 2002 in a specialized feild in which i have 18 years of expereince for a better quality of life 300 miles from my hometown. After my probationary period in which i recei... applies to Florida · 1 answer

first step with wrongful termination when less than 15 employees
I was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for complaining about unlawful discrimination-I gave written notice to my boss explaining my intent to quit in 15 days if he didn't show some willingness to ... applies to Arizona · 1 answer

can i be demoted and my work schedule changed after returning to work after fmla maternity leave
Prior to leaving on maternity leave I asked my boss if I was not being hired full time due to me being pregnant. I asked because I have been with this department for many years, and people with only m... applies to California · 2 answers

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