What to do against addendum job title change?

Questioner

Our company was bought by a large corporation and almost everyone received an addendum employment contract. It says that my job title will change, but the employment conditions and salary remain the same. The problem is that not only the title but also the job description will change. I will get many more tasks and I will also be ultimately responsible in certain areas. The new position is at a manager level and really does not match my current job description. What should I do or what can I do? The addendum states that the management confirms the agreements we have made, but that is not true either. I received the addendum and was allowed to look at what exactly is in it. I would like to perform this function, but for a market-conform salary and on the basis of a POP to ensure that I am trained for this function. Hopefully I can get some good advice here.

Lawyer

First of all, it is important that you inform your employer that you want to have a discussion about the proposal of the addendum first. In that discussion, it would be good to make your points clear. It is also good to ask what the alternative is if you do not agree with the addendum. Your employer cannot simply change your function unilaterally if there is no good reason for it. A takeover is not a good reason for a change of function in principle, but it can be a factor. Whether your salary increases, whether you can follow training courses, etc. also plays a role. It is therefore always good to discuss such situations thoroughly with your employer and have them assessed by a lawyer. You can always contact me without obligation via boksjuristen.nl. Good luck in any case!