Godfrey Demba v Chiredzi Town Council

[2020] ZWLC 7

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

19 June 2020

Citation

[2020] ZWLC 7

Judgment No.

LC/MS/7/2020

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

Chivizhe J

Full Bench

Chivizhe J

Areas of Law

Labour lawDisciplinary proceedingsCode of Conduct

Keywords

Unfair labour practiceTrade unionDismissalDisciplinary committee

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the grounds of appeal before the Labour Court were properly raised","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant raised new grounds not considered by Works Council"}
{"issue_text":"Whether an employee can be charged and found guilty of unfair labour practice","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant charged with unfair labour practice under clause 32 of Code"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The appellant, a driver employed by Chiredzi Town Council, was dismissed for allegedly conducting union activities during working hours using council resources. The disciplinary committee found him guilty on multiple charges including misuse of council property, forgery, and unfair labour practice. The Works Council upheld the dismissal on appeal.

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