The Case of Dowling V

The case of Dowling v.Halifax (City of) ,[1998] 1 S.C.R.22,involved a long serving employee entitled to 24 months' notice of termination.The employer reduced the notice period to six months due to an incident of inappropriate conduct.What was the position taken by the Supreme Court of Canada in this instance?

A) The reduction was rejected,and an assessment of reasonable notice was ordered.
B) The reduction was justified because of just cause.
C) The reduction was justified because of near cause.
D) The reduction was rejected,as the conduct did not merit dismissal with or without notice.