Africa Gaming Private Limited v Michael Chopamba & Anor

LC/H/301/24

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

1 September 2023

Citation

LC/H/301/24

Neutral Citation

[2023] ZWLC 301

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

B.T Chivizhe

Full Bench

B.T Chivizhe

Areas of Law

Labour lawEmployment benefitsDisciplinary procedures

Keywords

Unfair dismissalSalary arrearsGratuityCash in lieu of leaveDisciplinary hearingAppeal

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the Designated Agent procedurally erred by not affording appellant the right to be heard","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant claims not served with claim documents; Designated Agent recorded no submissions from appellant"}
{"issue_text":"What was the correct salary rate for calculating terminal benefits","issue_type":"factual","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"1st respondent claimed ZWL$40,000; actual salary was ZWL$15,000"}
{"issue_text":"Whether 1st respondent was entitled to USD salary component","issue_type":"factual","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"1st respondent claimed dual currency salary; no evidence of USD component"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The 1st respondent, a former Purchase Officer, was dismissed after disciplinary proceedings for absenteeism and unsatisfactory work performance. He claimed unpaid salaries and benefits from July 2021 to March 2022. The Designated Agent awarded him ZWL$472,533.00, which the appellant challenged on grounds of procedural irregularity and inflated salary figures.

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