Due to the firm's downsizing plans,Marina learned she would be expected to complete clerical work,at her current rate of pay,for five lawyers rather than two.After 25 years of service to the firm,Marina is unhappy with management's decision.She consulted with Clive,an employment law litigation specialist.In this instance,which of the following is Clive most likely to indicate as being a valid reason for launching a suit for wrongful termination?

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Clive is likely to indicate that changing a fundamental term of an employee contract amounts to constructive dismissal. Marina's workload has significantly increased, which could be considered a fundamental change in her employment contract. Clive may argue that Marina did not agree to do clerical work for five lawyers when she initially signed her employment contract, and her employer's decision to alter her duties without her consent amounts to constructive dismissal – a form of wrongful termination.

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