John Li has worked as manager of the Big Electronic Store for six years. Since the Super Electronic store next door opened, the customer base and business of the Big Electronic Store has fallen drastically. Accordingly, the owner of the Big Electronic Store told Li that because the business had fallen on such hard times, he himself would take over managing and Li would have to assume the counter duties. The present counter clerk would be laid off. The owner also told Li that his wages would be reduced by 25%. Li objected but the owner would not change his mind, Li thought about this all when he went home that day and decided what he would do about it. Next day, when Li came to work, he told the owner that he would not accept the job working at the counter. Li told him that it was not in his contract. The owner became angry and said, "If you don't like it, then you can leave! I don't have to put up with your insubordination for one minute!" Li left and then sued the owner for unlawful dismissal.

1. What is the main legal issue?
2. Will Li win his lawsuit? Explain.
3. What is the likely outcome of the lawsuit?