If you’ve felt forced to resign due to your employer’s behaviour, you may be entitled to bring a claim for constructive dismissal. At Hutchinson Thomas, we provide clear, practical support to employees facing constructive dismissal—helping you understand your options and guiding you through the claims process.
We regularly advise individuals on:
• Whether their resignation qualifies as constructive dismissal
• How to prepare and submit a claim
• Negotiating settlements or pursuing tribunal proceedings
Our team will assess your situation, explain your rights, and help you take the right steps to preserve your claim.
Constructive dismissal occurs when your employer seriously breaches your employment contract or the trust and confidence between you—leaving you with no reasonable choice but to resign.
This could involve a single serious incident or a pattern of behaviour that, taken together, amounts to a breach of your rights.
Common examples include:
• Failing to address bullying or harassment
• Changing your role, hours, or duties without agreement
• Demotion or unjustified disciplinary action
• Unreasonable workload or working conditions
• Reducing pay or removing benefits
• Breaching health and safety obligations
• Making unfounded allegations or failing to support your wellbeing
• Not making reasonable adjustments for a disability
If you’re considering resigning, it’s vital to act carefully. Employment tribunals have strict rules, and mistakes—such as delaying your resignation or failing to explain your reasons—can affect your ability to claim.
We’ll help you:
• Draft a clear resignation letter that sets out your position
• Follow your employer’s grievance procedure or the Acas Code of Practice
• Avoid actions that could be seen as accepting the breach
Early legal advice is key to preserving your rights and strengthening your case.
• Expert guidance on constructive dismissal claims
• Support with negotiations, grievance procedures, and tribunal representation
• Friendly, approachable team with a strong track record of success
• Recognised in The Legal 500 and awarded the Law Society Mark of Excellence
Our specialist commercial lawyers offer a one-stop-shop for legal advice for all types of business – from start-ups to established companies.
All of our lawyers are specialists in their area of law. Book in for an initial discussion where we will discuss all of your options with you.
