Wen can you sue regarding constructive termination?

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Wen can you sue regarding constructive termination?

I was 64 years old last year and feel I was forced to resign from my high paying position. The company hired a backup for me, who was much younger, and I was teaching her my complete job. I was feeling very insecure because of conversations, etc. I had been there for over 9 years without any trouble. I quit and took a lower paying position with another company. Now the backup who took my job, quit and contacted me to let me know that she had been told to learn everything quickly because they had intended to fire me as soon as she was trained. That was the feeling I had, that I was on the short list. Do I have a case for constructive termination? They made my life miserable before I left. I have doctor’s appointments to back up the extreme stress they had me under.

Asked on September 20, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

No, you do not have a case for constructive termination: they did not actually change your job, according to what you wrote--they didn't demote you, didn't drastically cut your pay, etc. You voluntarily left because you felt insecure: your own insecurity is not the employer's responsibility and is not grounds for constructive termination.


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