In a Matter Involving an Alleged Wrongful Termination of Employment,which

question 41

Multiple Choice

In a matter involving an alleged wrongful termination of employment,which of the following would a lawyer most likely indicate as strongly supporting a dismissed employee commencing an action for defamation against the employer?

• A) Higher damages and possibility of punitive damage award for defamation will result.
• B) Damages for intentional infliction of mental suffering are limited to notice period.
• C) Additional damages for intentional infliction of mental suffering will result.
• D) Damages are limited to notice period but award of punitive damages is possible.

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