Constructive Dismissal
/kənˈstrʌktɪv dɪsˈmɪsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) Termination of employment due to the employer's breach of contract or intolerable conduct, forcing the employee to resign.
She claimed constructive dismissal after her employer drastically changed her working hours without consent.
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Commentary
Constructive dismissal emphasizes the employer's role in making continued employment untenable; drafting should clearly identify employer conduct constituting the breach.
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