Practice question
What distinguishes a demotion from an ordinary lateral transfer in the relevant analysis?
- Demotion can involve a reduction in rank, grade, or meaningful duties and responsibilities
- Demotion exists only if the company closes permanently
- Every new office location is automatically a promotion
- The word assistant always determines the result without examining duties
- A transfer can never affect an employee’s status
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/oct2010/gr_163091_2010.html — Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. v. Del Villar, GR 163091, October 6, 2010, main decision; legitimate transfers, demotion, and employer proof.
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