Labour lawEmployment benefitsDisciplinary procedures
Keywords
Terminal benefitsCar radio theftArbitrator awardDeductionsDisciplinary dismissal
Tags
Terminal benefitsDeductions from benefitsTheft allegationsDisciplinary proceedings
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Statutes Cited
Labour Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred by determining matters outside his terms of reference","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Terms of reference for arbitration"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred by awarding amounts without evidence","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Calculation of terminal benefits, availability of payslips"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator made factual error regarding respondents' guilt","issue_type":"factual","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Criminal acquittal, disciplinary finding"}
{"issue_text":"Whether appellant was entitled to deduct value of radio from terminal benefits","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Disciplinary findings, penalty letters, negligence vs theft"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Three employees were dismissed after a car radio was stolen from a company vehicle while they were on duty. The employees were acquitted by a criminal court but found guilty of negligence by a disciplinary committee. An arbitrator ordered payment of terminal benefits without deduction for the stolen radio.
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