Our constructive dismissal cases illustrate practical examples for you to better understand constructive dismissal.

Constructive dismissal Case Studies

Failing to pay wages on time

Jack, a salesperson, always over achieved his sales targets, so successfully his monthly commission overtook the business owner’s net profits.  His boss always paid the commission late until Jack was owed many months of commission.

Unilateral cuts in salary or bonus

Beth, a property professional, was a high performer but was given a bonus that was a fraction of what she deserved.  Her boss said she got a bonus at the same level as her female colleagues.

Bullying, verbal abuse and victimisation

Jay, a successful recruitment consultant believed that he was victimised due to disability discrimination and resigned claiming constructive unfair dismissal. We advised the employer on the correct approach to the employee’s disability and successfully defeated the employee’s claim in the employment tribunal.

Changing job terms or a significant change in job location

Max a senior board level Director of a well known public company was told that after twenty years of service he should take it easy and be demoted. He was offered a half million severance package we increased it to a seven figure sum.

Adam and Ben, high profile head hunters wanted to start their own business but had very wide ranging restrictive covenants. We had to take on their employer who wanted to protect the seven figure revenue that our clients generated to decrease their restrictive covenants.

False accusations of misconduct, incorrect disciplinary procedure

Isabel, a bulge bracket US banker, was excluded by the "boys club" endorsed by her boss and her bonus did not reflect her performance. Isabel's boss decided to "manage" her out of the bank by accusing her of misconduct.