A) In your opinion, is it likely that a court would find that Suzanne had just cause under the common law to terminate Robert's employment? Explain your answer. B) Suzanne wants to avoid a lawsuit, so she decides that she will offer Robert a package. In your opinion, what would be a reasonable offer in these circumstances? Explain your answer by identifying at least 3 factors that a court takes into consideration in determining the appropriate amount of reasonable notice of termination (or pay in lieu) required under the common law C) assume Robert has filed a lawsuit. Suzanne alleges that Robert did not mitigate his damages. What does Suzanne need to prove when alleging that Robert failed to adequately mitigate his damages?

Suzanne owns a small restaurant. Robert, the restaurant's chef, is an excellent cook, but he is very temperamental; he becomes angry and abusive with the other kitchen staff and waiters over the slightest mistake. It has reached the point that many staff members dread working with him. Suzanne has spoken to Robert about this issue many times over the years, but if anything, it is getting worse. Robert simply tells her that he cannot tolerate "incompetence" among the staff and that shouting and yelling at them is just his way of coping with stress. Suzanne has decided that enough is enough-she is going to terminate Robert's employment. (Robert is 39 years old and has worked for the restaurant for seven and a half years. He earns $1,000 per week, including vacation pay. The restaurant's annual payroll is $850,000.)