There are two major remedies for wrongful dismissal: specific performance of the contract (which requires the parties to abide by the contract), and compensation for loss and damage.

Specific performance of an employment contract is rarely awarded by the courts. The courts are reluctant to force unwilling parties to continue an employment relationship. However, there can be special occasions where a court reinstates an employee if they have a special position.

Compensation is the most common remedy for wrongful dismissal. The purpose of compensation is to put the injured party in the same position as if the contract had been performed according to its terms.