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Labour Court
Marble Zinhanga v Moonlight Provident Associates (Pvt) Limited
[2025] ZWLC 11
Case Details
Court
Labour Court
Date
8 January 2025
Citation
[2025] ZWLC 11
Judgment No.
LC/H/11/25
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Appeal
Bench
Presiding
G. Musariri
Full Bench
G. Musariri
Areas of Law
Employment LawContract Law
Keywords
probation renewalfixed-term contractleave daysemployment termination
Tags
probationary contractfixed-term contractleave payemployment status
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Labour Act
- Labour Act
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether respondent unlawfully renewed appellant's probation period by offering fixed-term contracts","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Probation expired without confirmation; fixed-term contracts offered and accepted"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether appellant was entitled to payment for 45 accrued leave days","issue_type":"factual","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Claim made but no evidence adduced"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Appellant was employed on probationary contract as acting branch supervisor. After expiry of 3-month probation, employer offered fixed-term contracts instead of confirming permanent employment. Appellant accepted two successive 3-month fixed-term contracts. Appellant claimed unlawful probation renewal and sought reinstatement with benefits.
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