Q: After a recent round of job cuts I was given a number of tasks that aren't on my contract. Then last week I was told those tasks were no longer needed and I am being made redundant. Can I claim ...

A recent decision from the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) highlights the importance of context in assessing if an employer’s actions amount to constructive dismissal. The case, ...

In our practice, our constructive dismissal lawyers speak to both employees and employers daily about changes to their jobs. “Constructive dismissal” is a term that many people have heard or read ...

Last year I was offered a role change from HR manager to payroll manager. I didn’t feel I was given a choice but to change roles. My manager sent me a cut-and-paste job description with roles and ...

One of the big risks for employees in constructive dismissal cases is waiting too long rather than quickly protesting, at the very least, and often, resigning and suing. The reason is that, if an ...

It was reported in the NewsDay issue of January 13, 2011 that a dairy company had been ordered to compensate a former employee to the tune of $82 000 for constructive dismissal. The former employee ...

Following a recent decision of the Supreme Court, the forced resignation of an employee, i.e., being pushed to resign from work due to a hostile work environment, may be described as constructive ...

I have worked full-time as a receptionist for the past year and a half. I was temporarily laid off because of COVID-19. I am now being told to start working half-days. I can’t afford to work there ...