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I have been with my current company for over 6 years. About 3.5 years into my tenure, I was offered a temporary assignment as Digital Content Manager to cover for a maternity leave, with the assignment running until June 30, 2024. The initial contract stated: "At the conclusion of the Assignment, you will return to your role as Content Marketing Specialist. If you accept an alternate role prior to the end of the Assignment, the terms of that offer will supersede the Assignment." I signed and accepted the Manager role under those terms.

However, during my time in the assignment, the company underwent a reorganization, and the Content Marketing Specialist position was dissolved. In June 2024, I was offered a contract extension until September 30, 2024. The extension contract included the following clause: "At the conclusion of the Assignment, it is presently intended that you will return to your previous role as Content Marketing Specialist, or a similar role if your current role no longer exists or is no longer suitable, unless you accept an alternate role prior to the end of the Assignment (in which case, the terms of that offer will supersede the Assignment) or business circumstances and needs dictate otherwise. You are not guaranteed any particular role at the conclusion of the Assignment."

Yesterday, during a meeting, I was verbally informed that my contract will not be extended beyond December 31, 2024, as the company can no longer maintain the Digital Content Manager position.

Given that I was in a permanent role for over 3 years before this assignment, I am wondering if there are any steps I can take to address the situation or if any options are available to me.

Yes, there are absolutely steps that you must take to address your situation. We strongly recommend that you schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers to go over your situation in more detail and provide you with your options going forward as soon as possible.
In the meantime, do not sign or accept anything until you've spoken with a lawyer.
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