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Sep 5, 2018labor-lawconstructive-dismissalforced-resignationillegal-dismissaltorreda-v-iccpsecurity-of-tenure
Constructive Dismissal: When a "Voluntary" Resignation Is Not Voluntary at All
The Supreme Court clarifies when a signed resignation letter is actually constructive dismissal, protecting employees from forced resignations disguised as voluntary acts.