Add Comment Question: I received two options from my employer today at Bell Canada. Either take a demotion and reduction of $9,000.00 in pay and 3% reduction in bonus or take a severance package of 12.75 months of base salary. Are they legally allowed to reduce your base salary? Answer: No, they are not legally allowed to reduce your pay. However, before you make any decisions, give us a call for a free consultation. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.