Constructive Dismissal in United Kingdom

Definition of Constructive Dismissal

In accordance with the work A Dictionary of Law, this is a description of Constructive Dismissal : Termination of a contract of employment by an employee because his employer has shown that he does not intend to be bound by some essential term of the contract. Although the employee has resigned, he has the same right to apply to an employment tribunal as one who has been unfairly dismissed by his employer.

See also unfair dismissal.

Definition of Constructive Dismissal

Where an employee resigns and alleges that they were entitled to act in such a way as a result of the conduct of the employer.