BU231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Social Security Disability Insurance, Ibm Officevision, Fiduciary
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An action brought for damages for wrongful dismissal. After approximately 17 years of service, the plaintiff was terminated without notice. The plaintiff was promoted throughout his career, and at the time of his dismissal held the position of director of advertising and was a member of the board of directors of the defendant"s company. Except for a short period of employment as a manager of a street car advertising agency, the plaintiff spent his career in the advertising department of two large daily newspapers. The issue was determining the notice period, and the court concluded that the plaintiff was entitled to one year"s notice. Also an action brought for determining damages arising claims concerning wrongful dismissal. Wallace was 46, he sought and received assurances that he would be treated fairly and have a guarantee of security in employment until at least his 65th birthday. Wallace was the company"s top salesperson throughout his employment, which was terminated in 1986 without explanation.