Why is the employer unable to recover compensatory damages in a breach of contract case?

In a breach of contract case, compensatory damages are intended to make the injured party whole by providing a monetary remedy for the losses suffered as a result of the breach. To recover these damages, the injured party must provide evidence of actual monetary damages resulting from the breach. If there is no proof of such damages, it becomes impossible for the employer to establish the harm suffered as a direct consequence of the breach, thereby hindering their ability to recover compensatory damages.

In this context, having no proof of actual monetary damages means that the employer cannot demonstrate how the breach impacted their finances, thus failing to meet the burden of proof necessary for a successful claim. The other options, while potentially relevant in different scenarios, do not pertain directly to the core issue of demonstrating actual damages, which is fundamental for recovery in breach of contract cases.