constructive discharge
- An employment situation where the employee resigns due to unbearable working conditions that would cause any rational person in the same circumstances to resign. In the context of a lawsuit related to discrimination or harassment, this situation is treated the same as any other physical employment action
- Because of the toxic environment, the employee filed a lawsuit claiming constructive discharge.
- If the manager continues to behave this way, we might face a case of constructive discharge.
- She resigned due to the constant bullying from her coworkers, a clear instance of constructive discharge.
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