Maranatha Christian High School v Cynthia Gambiza

[2016] ZWLC 335

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

29 February 2016

Citation

[2016] ZWLC 335

Judgment No.

LC/H/335/2016

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

B.S. Chidziva

Full Bench

B.S. Chidziva

Areas of Law

Employment LawLabour Relations

Keywords

resignation without noticecash in lieu of noticevacation leavecollective bargaining agreement

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether respondent was entitled to resign without giving three months notice","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Resignation on 13 January 2015 without notice"}
{"issue_text":"Whether employee must pay employer cash in lieu of notice when failing to give notice","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Failure to give three months notice"}
{"issue_text":"Whether respondent accrued vacation leave during first year of employment","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Employment commenced 1 January 2012"}
{"issue_text":"Whether respondent entitled to cash in lieu of leave days","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Accrual of 60 days leave"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The respondent, a teacher employed by the appellant from 1 January 2012, resigned on 13 January 2015 without giving three months notice. The appellant failed to pay outstanding salaries and leave days, leading to arbitration. The arbitrator awarded salary arrears and cash in lieu of leave, which the appellant appealed.

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