This appeal has been decided on the record in terms of Section 89 2(a)(i) of the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01].
Appellant was in Respondent’s employ as a gang leader before his dismissal on allegations of theft of gold ore. More
On the 10th of June 2011 Appellant was suspended from duty on the ground that he had fraudulently generated three (3) journals namely:-
- Morgan Zintec for $406.00
- Chitungwiza Hospital for $459.95
- Dudzai Primary School for $550.01
without supporting documentation.
This was an act of misconduct in terms of Section 20 of Respondent’s Code of Conduct S.I. 148 of 2009 the penalty of which is a dismissal for a first breach.
For committing the above act of misconduct (fraud) Appellant was found guilty by the Disciplinary Committee and was dismissed from Respondent’s employment. He noted appeals to the... More