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Can a company demote you without a written notice?

Can a company demote you without a written notice?

Yes, unfortunately unless you signed an employment contract or are a member of a union then your employer can demote you without providing a written notice. If you feel your demotion was discriminatory because of a protected characteristic such as race or gender than you may have an employment issue but it appears you…

How to send a written warning for attendance?

SAMPLE – Written Warning for Attendance  [Date]  [Name] [Address]  Via [Hand Delivery OR Certified Mail No._________]  Dear [Mr./Ms.  Last Name]:  The purpose of this letter is to emphasize the seriousness of your attendance record (absenteeism) as a

Why do I get a warning letter for absenteeism?

The purpose of this letter is to emphasize the seriousness of your attendance record (absenteeism) as a [classification] with the [agency/department name] and to reprimand you for failing to meet acceptable attendance standards.   Further, you are hereby warned of additional disciplinary action if your attendance does not improve.

Yes, unfortunately unless you signed an employment contract or are a member of a union then your employer can demote you without providing a written notice. If you feel your demotion was discriminatory because of a protected characteristic such as race or gender than you may have an employment issue but it appears you…

Do you have to tell an employee about a demotion?

Employees do not need to know every detail of the demotion. Sometimes a demotion comes with a reduction of pay. As the employee moves into their lower ranking position, their pay decreases as well. If you are reducing a demoted employee’s wages, make sure you tell the employee first.

Do you put the word demotion on your resume?

Fortunately, there is no need to use the word “demotion” on your resume or within a cover letter. On your resume, you can simply include the new job title, along with any responsibilities. Within your cover letter, you can emphasize any particular skills or accomplishments from the lower-level role.

What to do if you think your demotion is illegal?

If you believe that your demotion might be illegal, you have the option of consulting an employment attorney or your state Department of Labor to obtain a formal legal opinion. Whether your demotion was wrongful or not, when you apply for future jobs, you will need to be prepared to acknowledge the situation.