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→13. Constructive Dismissal Claims
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When an employee is fired without being provided with reasonable notice of dismissal or being paid money in lieu of reasonable notice (i.e. severance), the employee may have a breach of contract claim. The failure to provide reasonable notice is also referred to as a wrongful dismissal. See [[Section V.C: Termination of Employment (V.C) | Section V.C: Termination of Employment]]. | When an employee is fired without being provided with reasonable notice of dismissal or being paid money in lieu of reasonable notice (i.e. severance), the employee may have a breach of contract claim. The failure to provide reasonable notice is also referred to as a wrongful dismissal. See [[Section V.C: Termination of Employment (V.C) | Section V.C: Termination of Employment]]. | ||
=== | === 2. Constructive Dismissal Claims === | ||
If an employer has significantly changed the type of work done by an employee, the employee’s rate of pay, or other working conditions, the employee may have been “constructively dismissed” and may be entitled to damages. See [[Section V.C: Termination of Employment (V.C) | Section V.C: Termination of Employment]] for further information. | If an employer has significantly changed the type of work done by an employee, the employee’s rate of pay, or other working conditions, the employee may have been “constructively dismissed” and may be entitled to damages. See [[Section V.C: Termination of Employment (V.C) | Section V.C: Termination of Employment]] for further information. | ||
=== 14. Other Contractual Claims === | === 14. Other Contractual Claims === | ||