In my practice, I have seen many employees inadvertently give up their rights by resigning without taking the time to obtain legal advice and understand the consequences of their actions. The reality is individuals that have potential claims for things such as constructive dismissal or harassment may put themselves in a weaker position if they simply resign without raising their concerns.
When I am consulted by employees unhappy with changes that have been imposed to their employment relationship, I coach them through the process. The first thing I tell them is they should not resign. It is critical they raise their concerns and make it clear to the employer they do not accept the changes in question. This will effectively put the employer on notice of the concerns, and also of the potential claim. Simply quitting does not achieve either of those goals.
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