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
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
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
Following a ruling by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, it’s been suggested that employers should never write to employees who are off sick as this can entitle them to resign and claim constructive
dismissal. Is this really true?
Published 10.05.2016
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
Both “unfair dismissal” and “constructive dismissal” are common employment law terms. They were also used as the grounds to issue 57,400 tribunal claims in 2009/10. So how do you stop them tripping
you up?
Published 11.03.2011
In order for an employee to claim constructive dismissal, they must resign - either with or without notice. But what if they resign and give you more than their required contractual notice? Can they
still claim constructive dismissal?
Published 27.06.2014
Acas has been ordered to pay a former employee nearly £25,000 after a series of blunders led to her resigning and claiming constructive dismissal. What did the organisation that’s tasked with helping
employers fail to do?
Published 04.05.2023
We’ve previously advised you of the need to follow grievance procedures closely. However, a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case shows that there are times when you need to exercise some
discretion. What’s the latest news?
Published 10.07.2008