Can an employer force you to take a demotion and transfer to a
location over 40 miles away?  I live & work in Michigan & have worked
for a national corporation headquartered in Missouri for almost 28
years.  In downsizing, my position was eliminated.  I believe they are
trying to save the Layoff compensation package by offering me a much
lower paying job in a distant location in hopes that I will retire
early.  I have always received good evaluations, and nothing has been
said about dissatisfaction with my work.  It's all been about the
economic downturn and the necessity of cutting the "budget" in my
location. What are my rights/options?  Can I refuse the transfer?  If
I do, can they say I'm quitting and spare their layoff expense?

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Request for Question Clarification by darrel-ga on 02 Nov 2002 14:52 PST

Hello--

Do you have any sort of contract or written agreement with the company? 

darrel-ga

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Clarification of Question by rosie1946-ga on 03 Nov 2002 07:31 PST

No, it's an at-will employment state.  No contract.