Asked by Ailis Galdo on Jun 02, 2024
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If Craig sued Steve for wrongful dismissal and it was established that Craig was not given the proper notice that he was entitled to, what factors would the courts take into consideration in assessing the damages he's awarded?
Wrongful Dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal occurs when an employee is terminated from their job in violation of the employment contract or against labor laws protecting employees.
Proper Notice
A legally defined announcement or communication stipulated by law or agreement that is required to be made under specific circumstances.
Damages
Monetary compensation awarded to a party in a lawsuit for loss or injury suffered due to another party's actions or breach of contract.
- Identify what constitutes just cause for dismissal without notice and the factors considered in assessing wrongful dismissal damages.
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Zybrea KnightJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
He must mitigate his losses, and so the court will take into consideration any income that he's earned during that notice period or, in fact, any income that he should have earned had he tried to find work, and deduct that from the total award given.
Learning Objectives
- Identify what constitutes just cause for dismissal without notice and the factors considered in assessing wrongful dismissal damages.