The Employment Code Act does not provide a statutory definition of constructive dismissal in the excerpts available. The Act addresses summary dismissal (termination by the employer with immediate effect) under specific grounds such as gross misconduct, wilful disobedience, lack of skill, habitual neglect, or unauthorised absence [Employment Code Act, S.50]. It also addresses termination by redundancy [Employment Code Act, S.55].
Constructive dismissal typically refers to a situation where an employer's conduct forces an employee to resign, even though no formal dismissal has occurred. However, the statutory framework provided focuses on employer-initiated dismissals rather than circumstances where an employee resigns due to the employer's actions. If you face a workplace situation that feels like constructive dismissal, you should seek advice from an employment law specialist or the relevant labour authority in Zambia, as the legal remedy and requirements may be addressed through case law or procedural guidelines not contained in these statutory excerpts.