Demotion Case

Refusing key responsibilities due to stress alone

Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?

Overview

If you drop the responsibility, you drop the grade.

For Employees

If the stress is too high, ask to step down a grade (voluntary demotion) to remove the pressure.

For Employers

You pay for the responsibility. If they remove it permanently, pay/grade should likely decrease.

Key Considerations

Temporary relief?
Downgrade role.

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