An employee has just lost his claim for constructive dismissal at the Employment Appeal Tribunal. This was due to the “swift actions” of his senior managers. Why did they make such a difference (and,
ultimately, stop him winning)?
Published 28.08.2012
You want to introduce a random search policy to deal with your suspicions of theft. However you’re worried that unhappy staff could object and claim constructive dismissal. Is this actually true?
Published 10.02.2005
When it comes to comments about age, there’s a fine line between harmless banter and discriminatory treatment. So what lessons can be learnt from a recent tribunal case in which the employee had been
described as “past it”?
Published 11.01.2012
An employee who resigned and successfully claimed constructive dismissal after she was told to do housekeeping duties instead of her usual job has been awarded £28,000 by the tribunal. Why did the
employee have a legal right to resign?
Published 20.09.2023
An employee who overheard her manager saying to a colleague that her dismissal was “a work in progress” has won her constructive dismissal claim. Why are comments like this dangerous?
Published 02.07.2018
The tribunal often deals with claims where the employee alleges that they have been constructively dismissed by their employer. But what is a constructive dismissal and how does it differ from an
unfair dismissal?
Published 13.02.2019
You know that if an employee’s “forced” to resign due to their employer’s behaviour/conduct, they can bring a constructive dismissal claim. But what if the “boss” isn’t really the employer?
Published 29.11.2007
You’ve lowered the rate of expenses an employee was eligible for. He wasn’t happy but carried on working anyway. Now, seven months later, he’s resigned and claimed for his unpaid expenses. What’s the
position?
Published 27.11.2008
When an employee raises a grievance, the outcome decision may include some form of resolution. A ruling from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) highlights why resolutions should be actioned
properly. What do you need to know?
Published 26.05.2022
An employee who was given a dressing down about his personal performance in a group email was found to be constructively dismissed. How should concerns about an individual’s poor performance be
handled to avoid such claims?
Published 09.03.2020