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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Ms Wight is now suing The Christie for constructive dismissal.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

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 Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro's lawyers have served notice of a claim of constructive dismissal against the club, the Press Association reports.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2015

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

From The Guardian • Aug. 16, 2014

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