A reduction in work level that may be voluntary, involuntary, or disciplinary.

• Voluntary Demotion - Is initiated or requested by the employee.
• Involuntary Demotion - Occurs when the position held by an employee is reclassified to a lower level, is due to inadequate performance, or a matter of organizational necessity (such as reductions-in-force).
• Disciplinary Demotion - Is imposed upon the employee as a disciplinary measure.