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constructive dismissal

British

noun

a course of action taken by an employer that is detrimental to an employee and designed to leave the employee with no option but to resign

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Angela Gates brought a case of disability discrimination and constructive dismissal against her employer in 2021.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

If any one of these staff came to my surgery I’d urge them to take a case for constructive dismissal, not sign a non disclosure agreement.

From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2019

The former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro has settled her claim of constructive dismissal, minutes before she was due to give testimony that was expected to be highly damaging.

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2016

Carneiro's lawyers are suing Chelsea for constructive dismissal while Mourinho himself is the subject of an individual legal action.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2015

Former Blues doctor Carneiro is suing the club for constructive dismissal, while Blues boss Jose Mourinho is the subject of an individual legal action.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2015

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