This matter was set down as an application for condonation of late filing of heads of argument and upliftment of bar. It is a case which makes very sad listening.In its pre-hearing discussion with the parties, the court explained to the lawyers then present that, the manner in which the employer had prosecuted its case all through left a lot to be desired especially when it came to the observance of time lines as set down by the rules of court.
The court therefore did not mince its words and told counsel for the applicant that the approach to the... More
This is an application for condonation for late noting of an application for confirmation of a draft ruling.
The applicant is a Labour officer. On 20 August 2018, he handed down adraft ruling in a dispute between Gerald Kambadza and Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco (first and second respondents respectively).
The background to the dispute is that the 1st respondent was charged at the work place with an act of misconduct. It was alleged that the 1st respondent was in the habit of absconding from work without authority from management. It was further alleged that the 1st respondent had absconded from his... More
In this matter, the applicant came before me to seek confirmation of a ruling and order made in a matter involving the respondent and one Kennedy Chinosengwa (the claimant).
Before the applicant, the claimant was appealing against an unfair dismissal. A conciliation hearing was held and it was unsuccessful. More
This is an application by a labour officer. It is for the confirmation of the officer’s draft ruling. It is in terms of section 93 (5a) (a) and (b) of the Labour Act, [Chapter 28:01] (the Act). It is opposed by the 1st to the 23rd respondents. it is supported by the 24th respondent in whose favour the ruling is. More
This is an application in terms of Section 93 (5) (a) of Labour Amendment Act No 5 of 2015 for the confirmation of the ruling made by the labour officer in a matter pitting MthandazaSibanda and Stratia Beverages. The argument giving rise to the decision by the labour officer was around issues that the employer had deducted certain moneys from the employee’s salary outside what the law provides for. It was also accused of reducing the employee’s salary unilaterally. More
