Global Papers v Zivanai Mbasera

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the Labour Court can hear an appeal against a default arbitral award on the merits","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant did not attend arbitration; award made in default"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether appellant was duly notified of arbitration hearing","issue_type":"factual","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant claims no evidence of notification"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether respondent was entitled to 15 months' salary or only 4 months under fixed term contract","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Respondent had 6-month fixed term contract with 4 months remaining"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether respondent was entitled to $369 leave pay under section 12(4)(c) of Labour Act","issue_type":"legal","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Claim for $369 leave pay was made"}

Background