When your employer makes it impossible to stay
If your employer's behaviour has made it impossible to continue working - a serious breach of your contract - you may be able to claim constructive dismissal.
What this usually looks like
Working conditions made unbearable
Your employer has fundamentally changed your role, cut your pay, or created conditions that make it impossible to stay.
Bullying or undermining
Sustained behaviour from management that's designed to push you out - unreasonable targets, public criticism, or removal of responsibilities.
Grievance ignored or mishandled
You raised a formal grievance and your employer dismissed it, retaliated, or failed to follow their own procedures.
Pressure to resign
Your employer is suggesting you leave, offering settlement without explanation, or making your position untenable.
Key things to understand
The breach must be fundamental
Not every bad experience counts. Constructive dismissal requires a serious breach of your contract - something that goes to the heart of the employment relationship.
Trust and confidence matters
Every employment contract has an implied term of mutual trust and confidence. A serious breach of this by your employer can be the basis for a claim.
You need to act promptly
If you continue working for too long after the breach, it may be seen as accepting the situation. Timing is important.
Strict time limits apply
Claims typically must be brought within 3 months minus 1 day of your resignation (this is expected to increase to 6 months from October 2026). Indicative deadlines vary - check your specific dates early.
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