In a landmark case heard before the Supreme Court of Canada (Wallace v. United Grain Growers), an employee, Wallace, was fired for his alleged inability to perform his duties satisfactorily. The Supreme Court found that the company had maintained unfounded allegations against Wallace until the day the wrongful dismissal suit began. Which of the following statements best sets out what the case established?

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The Wallace v. United Grain Growers case established that employees could receive extra notice, or an extension of the notice period, when the employer behaves in a manner that is unfair or in bad faith during the termination process. This was a significant decision in Canadian employment law, emphasizing the importance of how employers conduct themselves when terminating employment.

In a Landmark Case Heard Before the Supreme Court of Canada