After a troublesome time with a new manager, an employee who had always had highly positive reviews returned from vacation to find that her desk had been cleared out, all of her belongings were in boxes, and her office was being used for storage. While she was on vacation, her new supervisor had called, asking where certain documents were located. When he found the employee's answer unsatisfactory, the supervisor said, "Well, this is the last straw." What is the best assessment of this situation?

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The situation described is a classic example of constructive discharge, where the employer creates a work environment so intolerable that an employee feels compelled to resign. Clearing out the employee's desk and using her office for storage, especially after a negative interaction, suggests an environment created to force her out, rather than a formal termination or resignation initiated by the employee herself.

After a Troublesome Time with a New Manager, an Employee