Upon demotion, the employee’s salary rate shall be adjusted to that rate in the lower range. Upon voluntary demotion, if the employee had two years or more of status in the higher level. He may retain the salary rate achieved if that rate is within the salary range of the lower level. This section does not apply to a voluntary demotion in lieu of a layoff.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §36-26-12.

History: Filed September 29, 1981. Amended: Filed February 23, 1983. Amended: Filed May 20, 2015; effective June 24, 2015.