This is an appeal against an arbitral award handed down on 2 December 2013, in terms of which the appellant was ordered to pay the respondent an amount of US$25 580,00 as damages for loss of employment, back pay and service pay.
The respondent was employed by the appellant as credit analyst. He had risen through the ranks from Accounts Clerk, Department Manager, to Credit Analyst. His contract of employment was terminated after disciplinary proceedings in which he was charged with misconduct, the charge being that of absenting himself from work without leave. More
This is an appeal against the determination of the respondent’s Disciplinary Authority, in terms of which the appellants were found guilty of misconduct and dismissed from employment. More
The background facts are as follows:
The Respondent was employed by the Appellant as a Waiter. The Appellant levelled charges of theft or fraud. The allegations were that the Respondent had stolen from a guest in circumstances where the guest had left her bag behind in the breakfast room where the Respondent had been working. The Respondent was alleged to have taken the bag onto his clearing tray and attempted to cover it with serviettes. More
This is an appeal against an arbitral award in favour of respondent. Respondent was the appellant’s group financial director. Respondent went on leave and whilst on leave, his leave was extended as there were some investigations that were underway in the Chivhu project. Respondent later received a letter terminating his contract of employment on notice. Aggrieved, respondent referred the matter to conciliation. After settlement failed the matter was referred to arbitration. More
