When an employer demotes the employee or otherwise unilaterally changes the nature of the job,this may constitute ________________,and the employee may be able to sue for wrongful dismissal.

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When an employer unilaterally changes the nature of the job or demotes the employee, it may be considered as constructive dismissal. In such a case, the employee may be able to sue for wrongful dismissal. Constructive dismissal occurs when an employer unilaterally changes a fundamental term of the employment contract and the employee resigns as a result. The employee must prove that the employer's actions amount to a breach of the employment contract, and that they have resigned as a result of that breach. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A (fiduciary duty) refers to a legal obligation of one party to act in the best interests of another. Option C (just cause) refers to a valid reason for dismissal such as misconduct, insubordination, or incompetence. Option D (reasonable notice) refers to the notice period an employer must give to an employee before terminating their employment except in cases of just cause. Option E (wrongful dismissal) refers to a situation where an employer dismisses an employee without legal justification or fails to provide reasonable notice or payment in lieu of notice.

When an Employer Demotes the Employee or Otherwise Unilaterally Changes