Labour lawRescission of default judgmentEmployment disputes
Keywords
RescissionDefault judgmentReinstatementTerminal benefitsService by registered mailArbitral award
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Rescission of judgmentDefault judgmentReinstatementTerminal benefits
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Statutes Cited
Labour Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant provided reasonable explanation for default in appearing at appeal hearing","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Registered mail service, lack of confirmation of uplift"}
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant has bona fide defence to the main appeal","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Complex employment status, questionable res judicata argument"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Employee sought rescission of default judgment that set aside his reinstatement. He had been dismissed after disciplinary proceedings conducted in his absence. An arbitrator ordered his reinstatement, but employer appealed and obtained default judgment when employee failed to appear. Employee claimed he never received notice of appeal hearing date.
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