Mr. Koff, a former policeman, was hired to do investigations for the stock exchange. All those hired in this capacity were required to take and pass a course. When it was determined that Koff had cheated on the course's examination, he was fired. Koff, who was not covered by a collective agreement, sued for wrongful dismissal. If the court holds that the employer had cause for dismissal, Koff will be entitled to damages equivalent to which of the following?

A) The amount that would have been paid during a reasonable notice period less any amount received from other employment, E.I., etc.
B) The amount of pay that would have been received in one pay period (e.g., one month if paid monthly)
C) Two weeks' pay, the statutory minimum
D) Reasonably unmitigable losses
E) Nothing

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Jacob Pimentel · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  If the court holds that the employer had cause for dismissal, as in this case where Koff cheated on a required course, Koff would not be entitled to any damages for wrongful dismissal. Cheating on a required examination directly undermines the trust and integrity necessary for his role, providing the employer with a legitimate cause for termination.

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