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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constructive dismissal

He added: "I have been left with no other choice than to leave", and later won damages from the club for constructive dismissal.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

This week an employment tribunal ruled she was entitled to £23,500 compensation from the trust, which said it was disappointed with the constructive dismissal ruling.

From BBC ● May 11, 2025

Ms Wight is now suing The Christie for constructive dismissal.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2023

I ask if his mother won her claim for constructive dismissal.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 16, 2014

The peer is being sued for constructive dismissal by English, 34, who won series six of the BBC1 show in 2010.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 7, 2013

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