Dalny Mine v National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (Members)

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the appellant was properly cited before the Designated Agent","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant cited as \"Dalny Mine\", also referred to as Rio Gold Private Limited"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether respondents had valid cause of action for unpaid salaries while on unpaid leave","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Employees placed on unpaid leave, no termination evidenced"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether burden of proof shifted to appellant to disprove employment relationships","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Respondents produced payslips and affidavits but no contracts"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether claims had prescribed under Section 94 of Labour Act","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Claims filed in 2017, unpaid leave commenced 2013"}

Background