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My Wife was working for the same firm for around 18 years, she achieved a position of assistant manager.
A new manager was introduced to the store, and it became evident within days that the new manager had plans that did not include my wife.
Over the ensuing period of around 4 months, my wife was put into a situation where she was given an option to accept demotion to a non managerial role or face a disciplinary, this was over an instance of not personally reporting in sick, for which she was in attendance at hospital with a family member. She was also challenged over all her tasks during the period, basically demeaning her ability to perform her role.
On my advice she took copious notes including dates/times on all aspects of the new managers actions.
She very reluctantly sought alternative employment, due to the extreme stress that she was experiencing and subsequently tendered her resignation.
Due to lack of financial resources we have been unable to progress in a legal capacity, however I feel particularly aggrieved that this individual has in my opinion "got away" with constructive dismissal. I believe my Wife has resisted pursuing further also as she feels she has had enough stress and her health has already suffered irrespective of any additional stress that my be forthcoming if we progress legal action, particularly as we are not sufficiently financially stable.
We are also aware that a number of staff have left or moved to an alternative store since the new manager introduction, however we cannot comment on their personal situation.
How should we proceed.
A new manager was introduced to the store, and it became evident within days that the new manager had plans that did not include my wife.
Over the ensuing period of around 4 months, my wife was put into a situation where she was given an option to accept demotion to a non managerial role or face a disciplinary, this was over an instance of not personally reporting in sick, for which she was in attendance at hospital with a family member. She was also challenged over all her tasks during the period, basically demeaning her ability to perform her role.
On my advice she took copious notes including dates/times on all aspects of the new managers actions.
She very reluctantly sought alternative employment, due to the extreme stress that she was experiencing and subsequently tendered her resignation.
Due to lack of financial resources we have been unable to progress in a legal capacity, however I feel particularly aggrieved that this individual has in my opinion "got away" with constructive dismissal. I believe my Wife has resisted pursuing further also as she feels she has had enough stress and her health has already suffered irrespective of any additional stress that my be forthcoming if we progress legal action, particularly as we are not sufficiently financially stable.
We are also aware that a number of staff have left or moved to an alternative store since the new manager introduction, however we cannot comment on their personal situation.
How should we proceed.
but it may be worth a try, bearing in mind the costs involved. 
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