Constructive discharge

• Author: Laura M. Franze
• Pages: 279-296

CONSTRUCTIVE

DISCHARGE

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CHAPTER 4

CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE

BY LAURA M. FRANZE

4:1. DEFINING “CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE”

4:2. PROVING CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE

A. Reasonable Person v. Subjective Intent Test

1. Objectively Intolerable Working Conditions

a. Aggravating Circumstances

b. No Aggravating Circumstances

2. Reasonableness of Resignation

B. Expansion of Sabine Pilot Doctrine

C. Constructive Discharge in Sexual Harassment Context

4:3. REMEDIES

A. Monetary Damages

B. Limits on Recovery of Back Pay and Front Pay

1. Voluntary Quit

2. Unconditional Offer of Reinstatement

a. Overview

b. Comparable Position

c. Unconditional Of fer

d. Refusal of Unconditional Offer

4:4. EARLY RETIREMENT OFFERS

A. Not Prima Facie Evidence of Constructive Discharge

B. Circumstances Surrounding Offer

CONSTRUCTIVE

DISCHARGE

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