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Case Details
Court
Labour Court
Date
10 March 2016
Citation
[2016] ZWLC 226
Judgment No.
LC/H/226/2016
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Appeal
Bench
Presiding
L.M. Murasi
Full Bench
L.M. Murasi
Areas of Law
Labour lawUnfair dismissalProcedural fairness
Keywords
Medical incapacityConsultationSection 14(4) Labour ActArbitration appeal
Tags
Section 14(4) terminationMedical incapacityAudi alteram partem
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Labour Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether termination under section 14(4) without consultation constitutes unfair dismissal","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"19-month sick leave, conflicting medical reports, no consultation"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether acceptance of terminal benefits precludes challenge to termination","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Respondent accepted terminal and disability benefits"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether arbitrator erred in finding requirements of section 14(4) not met","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Medical reports produced, no evidence of consultation"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Respondent employee was injured in 2010 during employment and remained on sick leave for 19 months. Appellant employer terminated his contract under section 14(4) of the Labour Act without consultation. Respondent challenged the termination through labour officer leading to arbitration where arbitrator found dismissal unfair.
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