Demoted in British Columbia? 3 major employee mistakes to avoid [Video]

A troubling case that my team recently resolved involved an office manager in Richmond who was suddenly demoted to the position of office clerk.

The individual received an email from her employer—informing her that her role had been eliminated as part of an “organizational restructuring.”

Shocked by the update, the office manager clearly stated in her response that she didn’t approve of the demotion.

Despite her objection, the company refused to reverse the change—claiming in a second email that her employment contract gave them the right to do so.

For a moment, the office manager considered lashing out at her employer and resigning. Instead, she took a deep breath and contacted Samfiru Tumarkin LLP as soon as she got home.

After reviewing her employment contract, we informed the office manager that the agreement didn’t contain a specific clause allowing her employer to demote her.

As a result, we were able to secure a comprehensive …