Question 1

Section A

Sarah is a senior manager at a marketing firm. Her employer suddenly demotes her to a junior copywriter role with a 40% pay cut, without any disciplinary process or justification. Sarah resigns immediately in response. Which of the following legal claims is Sarah most likely to pursue successfully?

Accepted Answer

Identify the legal term for when an employee is forced to resign due to the employer's fundamental breach of contract.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this ACCA question?

Accepted Answer

Confusing constructive dismissal with unfair dismissal. Constructive dismissal is the *type* of dismissal; if proven, she can then claim it was unfair.

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