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Practice question: Constructive Dismissal vs. Demotion

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Which best describes demotion as explained in Del Villar?
  1. Any change in desk location
  2. A move to an equivalent role with the same duties
  3. Relegation to a subordinate or less important position involving a lower grade or rank and reduced duties or responsibilities
  4. Every voluntary resignation
  5. Every change in a company’s name

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2010/oct2010/gr_163091_2010.html — Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Inc. v. Del Villar, G.R. 163091, October 6, 2010, main decision: equivalent transfer versus demotion, duties, rank, benefits and bad faith.
  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/jul2025/gr_245269_2025.html — Saudi Arabian Airlines v. Castells, G.R. 245269, July 28, 2025, main decision: reasonable-person test, proof and voluntary resignation.
  • https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/nov2021/gr_227718_2021.html — Lagamayo v. Cullinan Group, Inc., G.R. 227718, November 11, 2021, main decision: employee’s initial proof of dismissal and employer justification.

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