Constructive Dismissal Laws

Constructive dismissal occurs when an employee resigns due to their employer creating an intolerable work environment. In the context of teachers' rights, this means that if a school makes significant changes to a teacher's job—such as altering their duties, increasing their workload, or failing to address harassment—that leave the teacher feeling they have no choice but to quit, it may be considered constructive dismissal. Teachers in this situation may have legal grounds to claim unfair dismissal and seek remedies, as the employer effectively forced their resignation through harmful actions.