In this matter an order dismissing the appeal was made. The following are the reasons.
The appellant was dismissed in terms of Statutory Instrument 15/06 for an act/omission inconsistent with express/implied conditions of employment. The dismissal followed allegations that he failed to adequately supervise his subordinates. He also failed to ensure sufficient production of supplies to some of the respondent’s clients for a particular festive season. Such failure led to financial prejudice to the respondent. More
At the onset of oral argument in this Court, the respondents raised a point in limine which appellant opposed. The point was that the appeal to this Court was filed out of time and hence the matter ought to be struck off the roll. A brief background of the matter is apposite.
1. Appellant worked for Respondent as a security guard at S. Mugabe Hospital in Harare.
2. On the 27th September 2021 he was charged with misconduct.
3. A disciplinary hearing was held on the 1st October 2021.
4. By letter dated 4th October 2021 appellant was found guilty... More
This is an appeal against the decision of the respondent’s Disciplinary Authority which dismissed the appellant from employment following allegations of misappropriating the respondent’ dipping fees. More
Facts of the case are that the Appellants joined the employ of Addis Neon and Teunion Signs in 1966. These companies were subsequently bought by the now Respondent Claude Neon. Upon the purchase Appellant and his colleague were among the employees who were engaged by Claude Neon and made to sign new contracts with Respondent. When they eventually reached retirement age they sought to have Claude pay them retirement benefits for the period they used to be in the employ of Addis and Teunion.
Respondent spurned that request arguing that such claims had to be met by to the company... More
This is an appeal against the determination of the respondent’s Disciplinary Authority, which found the appellant guilty of misconduct and dismissed him from employment. More
