Q: Can an employer demote an employee for no reason and construct the compensation moving forward as m2m with no $ amount?
I was demoted to the lowest position in the company due to "company needs". I have never been written up for anything and have done my job successfully for over 19 months. I moved up from sales to assistant manager and then to human resource manager. I'm being demoted from the HR manager position back to a sales role. the general manager told me they want to pay me on a month to month basis with no agreed upon amount given. I won't know what my paycheck will be until it's time to receive it.
I feel I'm being unfairly targeted and unjustly demoted. What are my rights in this situation?
A: In many at-will employment states, including Arizona, employers generally have the right to make changes to an employee's job position, including demotions, as long as the changes are not based on illegal discrimination or retaliation. However, reducing an employee's compensation without a clear reason or notice could potentially raise legal issues.
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