Checklist: How to Lawfully Demote an Employee and Before you decide to dismiss

Before you decide to dismiss an employee

If an employee becomes ill or is injured leading to them being incapable of performing their role in your company

your notice and termination pay requirements

To complete this template

and no later than 21 days after the request is made

Checklist: How to Lawfully Demote an Employee and Before you decide to dismissA demotion is a change to a persons employment that diminishes the status of their role, e. g. reduction in salary or duties and responsibilities, reclassification of the role. Demoting an employee may be necessary in varying circumstances. A demotion must be made either in agreement with the employee or if it is permitted by the instruments that apply to the employment, e. g. the employment contract, an award or agreement, or legislation. Use this