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At the hearing of this matter Respondent raised two points in lime which are the subject of this judgment. The first is that Applicant is barred for non-compliance with Rule 19 (1) of this Court’s Rules SI 59/2006, having failed to file and serve heads of argument within the stipulated time. The second is that Applicant did not follow the prescribed format of an application set out in the said rules as Form LC1 was not completed. More

At the hearing of this matter I denied respondent the indulgence to file a notice of response belatedly. The matter proceeded in terms of Rule 22 (b) (i). The appeal was granted and the arbitral award was set aside. The following are the reasons for that decision. More

The respondents were employed in various capacities, occupations, and grades by the appellant. They lodged a dispute for conciliation of alleged underpayment of wages, and non-payment of cash-in-lieu of leave, transport, and housing allowances. The matter was heard in terms of section 93 of the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01] by Mrs. F. Mutambirwa who later referred it to arbitration after the parties failed to reach a consensus. The matter was referred in terms of section 93(5) (c) of the Labour Act. Arbitration had to determine whether or not the respondents were underpaid in wages, to determine the issue of non-payment... More

This is an appeal against the decision of the Registrar of Labour where she declined the registration of the Appellant Union. More

Respondent was employed by Appellant. Respondent’s contract was allegedly unprocedurally terminated and the matter was referred to arbitration. The arbitrator found in Respondent’s favour by ordering reinstatement. Appellant was however uncomfortable with reinstating Respondent and requested the arbitrator to proceed with quantification of damages in lieu of reinstatement. The arbitrator proceeded to do this and Appellant is dissatisfied and has approached this Court on appeal. More