Add Comment Question: Our company is going through some tough times financially. I am an exempt (non-union) salary employee of 34 years. I am hearing rumours that the company is about to unilaterally cut exempt employee wages by 20%. Can the company do this or is this considered constructive dismissal? Answer: This would be a constructive dismissal. Given your 34 years of service, you would be entitled to a significant amount of severance. Please call us right away so that we can properly advise you on what steps to take should the Company make this decision. 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.