Constructive dismissal

by Practical Law Employment, based on an original article by Charles Wynn-Evans (formerly of Dechert LLP) and Kate Holbrook (formerly of Dechert LLP)

Maintained | England, Scotland, Wales

This note outlines the rights of employees to resign where their employer breaches their contract of employment and the case law in this area. For a letter of advice to an employee explaining the law in this area, see Standard document, Advice to an employee on constructive dismissal.

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