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Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer creates an environment to force an employee to quit, rather than traditionally terminating them and offering a severance package. Andrew Montague-Reinholdt explains constructive dismissal and how it is treated in the context of employment law, and your entitlements if you’ve been constructively dismissed.

This content is not intended to provide legal advice or opinion as neither can be given without reference to specific events and situations. © 2021 Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP.

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