Mitigation and contractual notice of termination

Employee finding new employment before contractual notice is paid out

Brian Johnston

Question: An employee has a contract that requires 12 months’ notice for termination without cause. Is the company required to continue paying the employee during this notice period if the employee finds other employment quickly? Can a clause be added to the termination provision which states that payment will stop if alternative employment is found before the end of the notice period?

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