I was verbally offered a different role at my workplace, I accepted the offer, then one week before I was to move into the new role, I was told that due to industrial relations (was not told what) the offer was given to someone else, and it was the Executive Directors discretion to do so. I am totally gutted by the decision, since they came to me to offer me the new role. I have been with the company for 28 years. Stupid me should have asked for it in writing, but since all the Managers were on board with the decision, I thought it was a done deal. Obviously not. Do I have any rights in this situation, they have caused me such mental anguish over this, I feel stupid and betrayed, I have been such a loyal employee for such a long time, and they kick me in guts.