Posted 01-08-2014
Ann Kiernan replies:
Of course not! But whether it is legal is another matter.
Under the doctrine of constructive discharge, an employee who quits because working conditions are so intolerable that a reasonable employee would feel forced to resign may have a claim for wrongful termination. However, under the law of your state, Texas, such a resignation is generally considered to be voluntary, so you would not be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Constructive discharge is a very difficult claim to succeed on, especially in Texas, so I urge you to raise your concerns to your company’s Human Resources department. If that does not help, please consult a local employment lawyer before you decide you have to resign. Good luck.
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