demoted

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When workers in their 40s and older are laid off or demoted, or face cuts in their hours, they may suspect age is a factor.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Mavromatis alleges that she was demoted and then fired.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Other officials disputed that Sacks was demoted, and Sacks told Bloomberg TV that he had used up the days he was allowed to work as AI and crypto czar as a special government employee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

After earning three promotions to reach the semi‑professional Isthmian Premier League, the team co‑founded by YouTuber Spencer Owen and his brother Seb Carmichael‑Brown are asking to be demoted for the 2026‑27 season.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

How would you like to be King of the Planet for eight glorious years, and then suddenly get demoted to Vice-King?

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick