Worker argues employer had poor communication and confidentiality violations
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) recently dealt with a constructive dismissal claim brought by a project manager against his former employer.
The worker had been employed from June 2019 until his resignation in December 2023, initially as a joiner before being promoted to project manager.
The worker argued that his resignation should be treated as a constructive dismissal because the way his employer treated him meant he could not have been expected to continue working under such circumstances.
He claimed that a series of workplace changes, performance management issues, and breaches of confidentiality had created an untenable working environment that forced him to resign.
The employer disputed these claims, acknowledging there were issues at work between the parties but arguing these were mostly manufactured by the worker to attempt to justify a constructive dismissal claim.
The worker's troubles began when significant changes were made to the project management team structure at the cabinet making and joinery company.
The business had three project managers working relatively independently, with the worker primarily taking overflow work from a senior colleague who decided to semi-retire in 2023.
The managing director then promoted another project manager to a leadership role and decided to advertise for an additional project manager...
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