Constructive Discharge
/kənˈstrʌktɪv dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The resignation of an employee due to intolerable working conditions created or allowed by the employer, effectively forcing the employee to quit.
The employee claimed constructive discharge after the employer persistently ignored complaints of harassment.
Forms
- constructive discharge
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Commentary
Constructive discharge hinges on the employer's conduct making continued employment unbearable, often a subtle alternative to direct termination litigation.
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