adverse employment actionglossary / ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTION adverse employment action. An employer’s decision that substantially and negatively affects an employee’s job, such as a termination, demotion, or pay cut. — Also termed adverse job action. 词条贡献者 资深译员Connie,国际知名法学院金融专业,擅长翻译各类与证券监管执法相关的法律文件。