What is the quantum of damages for wrongful dismissal?

The fact of termination alone is not a wrong in law which attracts an award of damages. In order to assess damages the principal consideration is whether reasonable notice is given for the dismissal. A contract of employment does not have an indefinite existence and it may be terminated by either the employer or the employee. The employee is entitled to reasonable notice if no notice was agreed upon in the employment contract. In the absence of notice he is entitled to remuneration for the notice period. Vorvis v. Insurance Corporation of B.C. (1989), 1989 CanLII 93 (SCC), 25 C.C.E.L. 81 (S.C.C.) at 93 and 94.