"constructive dismissal" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: constructive dismissals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} constructive dismissal (countable and uncountable, plural constructive dismissals)
  1. (chiefly UK) The practice or act of forcing an employee to resign by creating a hostile work environment. Wikipedia link: constructive dismissal Tags: UK, countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-constructive_dismissal-en-noun-eTjRfGAG Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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