What is the essential requirement of a party to pursue a breach of contract case against an employer?

In a breach of contract case, the essential requirement is to show that the contract was not fulfilled by the employer. This is critical as the party initiating the lawsuit must establish that a valid contract existed, that the employer failed to meet their contractual obligations, and that this failure resulted in damages.

Demonstrating efforts to mitigate damages is an important aspect of the damages phase in a breach of contract case. While it is generally required for the non-breaching party to take reasonable steps to reduce or limit their losses resulting from a breach, it does not stand alone as the fundamental requirement to pursue a breach of contract claim. This mitigative effort is only relevant once a breach has been established.

The other options, including proving emotional distress, asking for punitive damages, or demonstrating mitigation efforts, do not serve as the core component necessary to pursue a breach of contract claim. To properly initiate such a case, one must focus on the failure of the employer to fulfill the terms of the contract in question. This establishes the foundation for the lawsuit and allows for any subsequent considerations regarding damages and mitigation to follow from that established breach.