What are the principles for failure to mitigate in the employment context?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from Schaufert v Calgary Co-Operative Association Limited, 2021 ABQB 579 (CanLII):

The general principles for failure to mitigate in the employment context are conveniently summarized by Madam Justice Browne in Johnson v. Top-Co LP, 2009 ABQB 731:

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