Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries v Rita Marque Mbatha and Farai Bwatikona Zizhou

[2016] ZWLC 512

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

9 September 2016

Citation

[2016] ZWLC 512

Judgment No.

LC/H/512/16

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

Murasi J

Full Bench

Murasi J

Areas of Law

Labour LawEmployment Law

Keywords

unfair dismissalsexual harassmentdisciplinary proceedingsarbitration awardappeal

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether arbitrator erred in finding dismissal unfair","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Disciplinary hearing evidence, sequence of fights, provocation"}
{"issue_text":"Whether arbitrator could award damages for sexual harassment","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Nature of sexual harassment claim, Labour Act provisions"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The 1st respondent was employed as Personal Assistant to 2nd respondent. She alleged sexual harassment by 2nd respondent and was later dismissed following a disciplinary hearing for fighting with a colleague. An arbitrator found her dismissal unfair and awarded compensation for sexual harassment.

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