George works for a large national corporation as its vice-president of sales.He earns $100 000.00 a year and has a company car and gas expense account,both of which are valued at total of $8000.00 a year.Five years into his employment with the company,the company wrongfully dismisses him and refuses to give him a letter of reference.Also,when George applies for other jobs and the companies to which George has applied for other jobs contact his company,it lies about his performance.In a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the company,one of the heads of damages that John will seek for the actions of the company after it dismissed him will be

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The Wallace decision, named for the court case Wallace v. United Grain Growers, established that employers have a duty to act in good faith when dismissing employees, which includes providing reasonable notice or pay in lieu of notice, and providing a reference upon request. By wrongfully dismissing George and lying about his performance to potential employers, the company breached this duty and could be liable for damages pursuant to the Wallace decision. Option A, damages for loss of income based on a reasonable notice period, is also possible, but it falls under the umbrella of damages pursuant to the Wallace decision. Options B, D, and E are not relevant in this scenario.

George Works for a Large National Corporation as Its Vice-President