This is an appeal against the decision of the Respondent Company’s Appeals Committee which confirmed the Appellant’s dismissal following allegations of breaching the Respondent’s Code of Conduct. More
The applicant applied for condonation of late noting of an appeal. The respondent opposed the application.
The material facts are as follows:
1. The applicant worked for the respondent as a truck driver.
2. He was charged with misconduct.
3. A hearing was held. He was found guilty.
4. By letter dated 12 May 2014 the respondent dismissed him from employment.
5. On 30th June 2014 the applicant applied to this court for condonation of late noting of appeal under reference LC/H.APP/300/14.
6. Justice Chidziva dismissed the application on 9 January 2015.
7. The judgment was made on the basis... More
Respondent was employed by Appellant as Executive Director. It is common cause that Appellant reduced Respondent’s contracts to yearly contracts with effect from 2006. Respondent was subsequently informed of the termination of her duties on 3 November 2009. Respondent was replaced by another Executive Director who had started work prior to Respondent’s termination of contract. The matter was brought before an arbitrator who found in Respondent’s favour. However, both Appellant and Respondent are dissatisfied with the arbitrator’s decision albeit on different grounds. More