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Constructive dismissal claims survive extended notice

By Sarah Lovell and Sarah Beeby
April 30, 2025
  • Constructive dismissal
  • Employment contracts
  • Flexible working
  • Grievance and disciplinary
  • Termination
  • Tribunal claims
  • Tribunal procedures
  • Unfair dismissal
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The Employment Appeal Tribunal has made it clear that giving lengthy notice when resigning will not automatically defeat a claim for constructive dismissal. We explore the decision on our website.

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Sarah Lovell

About Sarah Lovell

Sarah is a hugely experienced litigator, having successfully defended many claims in both the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. She has dealt with a wide range of claims, including all forms of discrimination, unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, whistleblowing and holiday pay claims.

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Sarah Beeby

About Sarah Beeby

Sarah is a partner and head of the Firm's tier one ranked People, Reward and Mobility practice in Milton Keynes. A very experienced employment lawyer, she undertakes a full range of employment work for a wide variety of clients in the private and public sectors, including many leading companies and household names. Sarah's work includes advising on large-scale redundancy and restructuring exercises, TUPE transfers and complex outsourcing arrangements, as well as advising on the employment aspects of large corporate transactions, having worked on numerous multi-million pound transactions for an impressive portfolio of clients.

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