Mitigation is a key element of many employment law cases. From wrongful and constructive dismissal actions to human rights complaints, practitioners must consider the duty to mitigate and the impact it may have on their clients' entitlements and liabilities. While at first glance, mitigation may appear to be a simple concept, upon deeper reflection, it presents myriad complex issues practitioners may have to address.

With input from experienced employer- and employee-side counsel across the province, Mitigation in Ontario Employment Law offers a detailed analysis of the many legal intricacies of mitigation, as well as practical tips for lawyers about how best to handle mitigation issues in their cases. This text is a must-have for anyone practising in the area of employment law in Ontario.

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