Constructive dismissal describes the situation where an employer treats a member of staff so badly that they are entitled to resign and treat themselves as having been ‘constructively dismissed’.

The conduct relied upon must be very serious, so serious that it effectively destroys the working relationship. An employee who has been constructively dismissed may have claims against their former employer such as claims for notice pay, wages, holiday pay or for unfair dismissal.

More detailed information about constructive dismissal can be found here.