Medium2 marksMultiple Choice
Syllabus C: Employment lawSection ACorporate and Business Law

ACCA · Question 09 · Syllabus C: Employment law

An employee at a financial services firm is subjected to a unilateral, significant reduction in their salary and a demotion without cause. The employee resigns in response. What type of dismissal has occurred?

Answer options:

A.

Wrongful dismissal

B.

Unfair dismissal

C.

Constructive dismissal

D.

Summary dismissal

How to approach this question

Identify the legal term for when an employee is forced to resign due to the employer's conduct.

Full Answer

C.Constructive dismissal✓ Correct
Constructive dismissal happens when an employee terminates the contract (resigns) with or without notice, in circumstances where they are entitled to do so without notice by reason of the employer's conduct. A significant, unilateral pay cut is a fundamental breach of contract.

Common mistakes

Confusing constructive dismissal with wrongful dismissal.

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