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ACCA · Question 09 · Syllabus C: Employment law
An employee at a financial services firm is subjected to a unilateral, significant reduction in their salary and a demotion without cause. The employee resigns in response. What type of dismissal has occurred?
An employee at a financial services firm is subjected to a unilateral, significant reduction in their salary and a demotion without cause. The employee resigns in response. What type of dismissal has occurred?
Answer options:
A.
Wrongful dismissal
B.
Unfair dismissal
C.
Constructive dismissal
D.
Summary dismissal
How to approach this question
Identify the legal term for when an employee is forced to resign due to the employer's conduct.
Full Answer
C.Constructive dismissal✓ Correct
Constructive dismissal happens when an employee terminates the contract (resigns) with or without notice, in circumstances where they are entitled to do so without notice by reason of the employer's conduct. A significant, unilateral pay cut is a fundamental breach of contract.
Common mistakes
Confusing constructive dismissal with wrongful dismissal.
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