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What is 'constructive dismissal' in Canadian employment law?
Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer makes significant, adverse changes to an employee's job, effectively forcing them to resign, which is legally tre
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Question: What is 'constructive dismissal' in Canadian employment law?
Answer options:
- An employee voluntarily resigning due to personal reasons
- An employer formally terminating an employee with just cause ✅ An employer making fundamental, unilateral changes to an employee's terms of employment, leading the employee to resign
- An employee being laid off temporarily due to economic downturn
Correct answer: An employer making fundamental, unilateral changes to an employee's terms of employment, leading the employee to resign
Explanation: Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer makes significant, adverse changes to an employee's job, effectively forcing them to resign, which is legally treated as a dismissal.
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