Add Comment Question: My company owns multiple businesses. I have worked for the parent company for 8 years. I am now being told (not asked) that I have to take on responsibilities at one of their other companies but maintain my duties and work load at the parent company without any talk of monetary increase. Answer: My name is David Vaughan and I'm an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin. A significant change and/or increase in duties can amount to a constructive dismissal. Generally, the first step in responding to a situation like this is to object to the additional duties and ask your employer not to implement the changes. I recommend that you contact our firm to discuss the matter in more detail and determine whether we can assist you navigate this process. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.