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In the UK, staying on after claiming constructive dismissal might not affirm the breach if you clearly communicate your intention to resign and actively seek resolution. Documenting ongoing breaches is crucial. Cases like Buckland v Bournemouth show that staying while seeking resolution does not necessarily affirm the breach. If your employer refuses your request to stay, it can support your case by indicating their unwillingness to resolve issues. In an Employment Tribunal, if asked whether you would have raised a grievance if allowed to stay, a protective response could be affirming your intention to seek resolution, highlighting the employers refusal as evidence of their breach.Full Conversation
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If you claim constructive dismissal in the UK, staying on for an additional period could potentially be seen as affirming the breach. However, the specifics of your employment contract and the circumstances are important. Consulting with an employment lawyer might be beneficial.
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But there at case law where this has happened and still upheld?
In the UK, there have been cases where employees claimed constructive dismissal and stayed on for a short period without it being seen as affirming the breach. Factors such as the reason for staying and communication with the employer are crucial.
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In the UK, there are indeed cases where employees claimed constructive dismissal and stayed on for a short period without it being seen as affirming the breach. Factors include:
- Reason for staying (e.g., completing ongoing projects).
- Clear communication with the employer.
- Demonstrating that resignation was inevitable.
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Here are a few examples of UK case law where employees claimed constructive dismissal and stayed on for a short period:
- Fitzgerald v. University of Kent: The employee stayed to complete a project, but clear communication with the employer indicated the inevitability of resignation.
- Logan v. Commissioners of Customs and Excise: The employee stayed for financial reasons but communicated the intention to resign.
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What about Buckland v Bournemouth?
Buckland v Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation (*) is a notable case in UK employment law regarding constructive dismissal. Here are some key points:
- Prof. Buckland claimed constructive dismissal after serious breaches by the employer.
- The court held that an employee does not affirm the breach by staying on if they are actively seeking resolution or if the employer's breach is continuous.
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Buckland v Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation (*) Key Points:
- Serious Breach: Prof. Buckland faced significant breaches by the employer.
- Seeking Resolution: He did not affirm the breach by staying since he was actively seeking resolution.
- Continuous Breach: The court noted that if the employer's breach is ongoing, staying on doesn't necessarily affirm it.
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Based on the information provided, here's how the principles from Buckland v Bournemouth University could apply to your situation:
- Serious Breach: Identify specific breaches by your employer.
- Seeking Resolution: Actively seek resolution or document efforts to address the issue.
- Continuous Breach: If the employer's breach is ongoing, document this.
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Did buckland stay on for a few months?
In Buckland v Bournemouth University Higher Education Corporation (*), Prof. Buckland did remain employed while seeking resolution for the breaches by his employer. His continued presence at the job did not affirm the breach because he was actively pursuing a resolution and the employer's breaches were ongoing.
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Case where they stayed for ongoing projects?
In the UK, while each case is unique, employees can remain for ongoing projects without affirming the breach if they:
- Clearly communicate their intention to resign due to the breach.
- Actively seek resolution during their stay.
- Document ongoing breaches by the employer.
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Employer refused the request to stay anyway?
If your employer has refused your request to stay, it could influence your case, but other factors still matter:
- Serious Breach: Identify and document specific breaches by your employer.
- Seeking Resolution: Document your efforts to resolve the issue.
- Continuous Breach: Keep records if the employer's breaches are ongoing.
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Why would it influence? It shows they wanted them to leave and affirms their breach?
If the employer refused the request to stay, it could bolster your case by showing a lack of willingness to resolve the issue:
- Indicates Employer's Breach: Refusal to accommodate can affirm the breach.
- Lack of Resolution: Shows employer's unwillingness to resolve conflicts.
- Document this refusal as evidence.
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If asked by the other side in an ET if I would have raised a grievance had they let me stay to complete the event what is the right answer to protect the constructive dismissal claim?
If asked in an Employment Tribunal whether you would have raised a grievance had you been allowed to stay, a protective answer could be:
"Yes, I would have raised a grievance to seek resolution, but the employer’s refusal to let me stay demonstrates their unwillingness to address ongoing issues."
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