•If
the court finds that the employer’s conduct was particularly egregious, an
award of punitive damages may be made
•Although
punitive damages are rarely awarded, it is not unheard of in
employment situations
5.The Right to
Reinstatement
•Common law claims for wrongful dismissal are for monetary damages only, and the law does not allow for reinstatement
•However, an employee who was dismissed in breach of the anti-discrimination provisions of the Code may proceed with an application to the Tribunal