Austin Yugo Mataba v Innsor Africa

[2016] ZWLC 43

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

13 January 2016

Citation

[2016] ZWLC 43

Judgment No.

LC/H/43/2016

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

P. Muzofa

Full Bench

P. Muzofa

Areas of Law

Labour lawUnfair dismissalDisciplinary procedures

Keywords

variance of drinksselective application of lawprocedural irregularitiesnotice pay

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether appellant was victimized through selective application of disciplinary rules","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Other managers allegedly had variances but were not charged"}
{"issue_text":"Whether procedural irregularities invalidated the appeal process","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant claims no de novo hearing was held"}
{"issue_text":"Whether appellant is entitled to three months' notice pay after dismissal for misconduct","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant was dismissed, not terminated by notice"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The appellant, employed as a shift manager, was dismissed after a spot check revealed a variance of 48 cans of drinks. He appealed the arbitral award upholding his dismissal, alleging victimization, procedural irregularities, and entitlement to notice pay.

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