Constructive Discharge

Constructive discharge occurs when employees claim that their working conditions were so intolerable that they were forced to quit. Employers must stay within federal labor laws so they don't contribute to factors that trigger constructive discharge claims, and don't heighten the risk of employee lawsuits.

 

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FAQs

1. What do the courts look at when it comes to claims of constructive discharge? What types of actions can lead to such a claim?
2. What other types of factors contribute to a constructive discharge claim?
3. What steps can an employer take to reduce the risk of constructive discharge claims?
4. Do employers have to tread carefully when disciplining an employee who has filed a complaint for fear of a constructive discharge claim?