This is an appeal against the decision off the respondent employer’s disciplinary committee which found the appellant employeeguilty of conduct inconsistent with the conditions of her contract in contravention of section 4 (a) of the Model Code. Events leading to the appellant’s dismissal were that during a management and board meeting she shouted obscenities and banged the table thus putting the meeting into disrepute. More
Appellant was employed by the Respondent as a panel beater. Allegations of misconduct were levelled against the Appellant which resulted in him being brought before a Disciplinary Committee. That Committee found Appellant guilty and recommended his dismissal. He appealed to the Appeals Officer. The Appeals Officer upheld the decision of the Disciplinary Committee and dismissed his appeal. Appellant has approached this Court for relief. More
On the 5th April, 2012 I issued a judgment in which
Applicant was awarded back pay and benefits in Zimbabwe dollars (Z$15 220 000 and Z$578 492.00) which amount was to be converted into United States dollars (US$).
On appeal to the Supreme Court, the award was set aside and the matter was remitted to me to consider:
- Whether the amount in Zimbabwe dollars should be converted into foreign currency if so, the rate applicable taking into account the principles of equity enshrined in the Labour Act.
Applicant is of the view that the amounts should be converted into... More
On 25th January 2012, Applicant filed an application for review by this Court. Her founding affidavit, as amplied by her submissions show, the following facts:
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She worked for Respondent as a Handling Supervisor based at Norton.
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On 26TH January 2010 she was suspended without pay.
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On 27th January 2010 she was charged with misconduct.
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On 4th and 11th February 2010 a disciplinary hearing was held.
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On 22nd February 2010 she was informed of the outcome of the hearing through a letter of dismissal.
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On 1st March 2010 she appealed against her dismissal. More