{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"18525.2","citation":"Gov. Code, § 18525.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. PERSONNEL [18000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5"},{"name":"PART 2. STATE CIVIL SERVICE [18500. - 19799.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General [18500. - 18599.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [18520. - 18553.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2/chapter-1/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 103, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Demotion” means the appointment of an employee to a position in a different class with a lower salary range, as provided by Section <a href=\"/gov/19253\">19253</a> if voluntary, by Section <a href=\"/gov/19253.5\">19253.5</a> if for medical reasons, or by Section <a href=\"/gov/19570\">19570</a> if by adverse action.</p>","text":"“Demotion” means the appointment of an employee to a position in a different class with a lower salary range, as provided by Section 19253 if voluntary, by Section 19253.5 if for medical reasons, or by Section 19570 if by adverse action.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/definitions-18525-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}