Dexter Chasokela v Rodcroft Engineering (Pvt) Ltd

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the disciplinary process was conducted in accordance with the applicable code of conduct and procedural fairness.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Charge not linked to code; SI 15 cited only in dismissal; SI 45 may apply"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the disciplinary committee was improperly constituted, violating the principle of natural justice.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Chairperson was investigator; witnesses on committee; minute-taker was witness"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the applicant was denied a fair hearing, including opportunity to cross-examine and make mitigation.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant denied cross-examination and mitigation"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether Statutory Instrument 45 of 2013 applies to managerial employees in the construction industry.","issue_type":"legal","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Definition of employee in SI 45; wages prescribed?"}

Background