A constructive dismissal is where an employee resigns because of some serious action or omission by the employer which causes the employee to reasonably believe that continuation of employment is impossible.
A detrimental change in the contract of employment, (although it has to be a fundamental change), or a refusal to improve intolerable working conditions, might justify such a resignation.
Resigning and claiming constructive dismissal cases is obviously a high-risk strategy. Therefore, unless your conditions have become absolutely intolerable, you should explore other ways of resolving the situation first. In any event, you should take early advice before walking out on your job.
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