constructive dismissal
Constructive dismissal is a situation where an employee resigns due to their employer's behaviour or actions, which effectively force the employee to quit.
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee resigns because they find their working conditions intolerable due to the employer's conduct, such as harassment, significant changes in job duties without consent, or a hostile work environment. This type of resignation is considered a dismissal because the employee felt compelled to leave rather than voluntarily choosing to do so.
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