Do I have the right to refuse a promotion?

I have worked for a private company for five years. Recently, I was offered a promotion that I do not want. Do I have the right to refuse it?

Yes, you have the right to refuse a promotion if it only offers you rights, favors, or advantages. In other words, this promotion is given in recognition of your dedication and as a reward for your efforts within the company. In this case, you have every right to refuse these benefits. It is a waiver of a right. However, if this promotion comes with obligations and new responsibilities—meaning you were so good and satisfactory that your employer felt you should be given more responsibilities and more people to manage (which is in the company's best interest)—you no longer have the right to refuse unless your employer agrees. Refusal may be interpreted as a refusal to perform your job or even as a decision against the company's interests.
Indeed, you work under the authority of your employer and are required to follow their instructions within the scope of your work and in accordance with the provisions of the labor code, the internal regulations, and your employment contract with the company.



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