Vanessa had been a waitress at Joe's Good Eats for seven years. There had always been differences between Vanessa and Joe because they had radically different views on politics, religion, and sports, but he had always overlooked these differences because he liked her and she was a good waitress. However, one busy day with the restaurant full of customers, he began ranting about city politics. Vanessa whispered, "Please, Joe, you know I don't agree." It ended with Joe yelling, "I've had it with your radical ideas. Get out!" So Vanessa left. The employees at Joe's were not unionized. If Vanessa sues for unlawful dismissal, she will be entitled to damages equivalent to which of the following?

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The most likely scenario in Vanessa's case is a claim for wrongful dismissal, which occurs when an employer terminates an employee without providing reasonable notice or payment in lieu of notice. Since Vanessa was employed for seven years, she is entitled to a reasonable notice period before her dismissal. The amount of damages she receives will depend on factors such as her age, length of service, and availability of similar employment, but it will generally be equivalent to the amount that would have been paid during a reasonable notice period, less any amounts received from other employment during that period. Option D best reflects this scenario. Option A is not accurate because it assumes that Vanessa will find another job immediately. Option B is not appropriate because it only covers one pay period. Option C is not true because Vanessa has a legal claim for wrongful dismissal. Option E is not applicable because it only applies to employees who have worked for less than three months.

Vanessa Had Been a Waitress at Joe's Good Eats for Seven