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Which statement best describes the implied rights and duties of
an employer that wishes to terminate an employment relationship
without cause? ( under canadian law system)
a. Employers cannot be sued provided they provide two weeks of
notice.
b. Employers cannot terminate without just cause.
c. Employers may terminate but must give reasonable notice.
d. Employers may terminate provided they have “near cause” and give
reasonable notice.
Under Canadian law, implied rights are provided to an employer to terminate an employment relationship. However, in order to do so, the employer is required to provide reasonable notice to the affected party. In the absence of such a notice, the termination is regarded as illegal. Therefore, the correct option is (c). All other options are wrong regarding termination.