This is a matter where the respondent conceded before me that there were procedural irregularities in the manner the disciplinary hearing has been conducted though they did not file any response or heads of argument. More
Appellant was dismissed from Respondent’s employ. She noted an appeal with the Chief Executive against the findings of the Disciplinary Authority but her appeal was unsuccessful. More
For contravening Section 3.3.4(a) of Respondent’s Code of conduct i.e. reporting for duty whilst under the influence of alcohol as a result of which damage worth $5 600,00 was caused to Respondent’s motor vehicle, Appellant was arraigned before a Disciplinary Committee. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was dismissed from employment. More
On 28th May 2012 the Honourable H Muchinako made an arbitration award. In terms thereof he awarded Respondent back-pay, gratuity and an order of reinstatement in employment by Appellant. Aggrieved by the award, Appellant appealed to this Court. More
This is an appeal against the decision of the Respondent to dismiss Appellant from employment.
The brief background of this matter is that Appellant was employed by the Respondent as a Manufacturer from 2004 to October 2012. The Appellant was suspended from employment on the 15th of October 2012 on a charge of breaching of Confidence involving company secrets. It was alleged that the Appellant deliberately divulged secrets to someone who was under investigation. It was alleged that Appellant sent a text message to Barbra about Nhamo’s suspension. A hearing was conducted and Appellant was dismissed. He made an internal... More
The Respondent was employed by the Appellant as a pie-maker in the Bakery Section. He was employed on the basis of 3 months fixed term contracts that were renewed continuously. The last such fixed term contract was due to expire on the 31st of July, 2012. The Respondent fell ill on the 17th of July, 2012. He approached the company doctor and was granted sick-leave. The sick-leave was supposed to expire on the 31st of July, 2012. According to the Appellant submissions the Respondent failed to resume his duties on the 31st of July, 2012. He only returned to work... More
