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Labour Court
Musekiwa Kazembe v Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Private) Limited
LC/H/53/23
Case Details
Court
Labour Court
Date
17 February 2023
Citation
LC/H/53/23
Neutral Citation
[2023] ZWLC 53
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Application
Bench
Presiding
L.M. Murasi J
Full Bench
L.M. Murasi J
Areas of Law
Labour lawUnfair dismissal
Keywords
damages in lieu of reinstatementalternative employmentquantificationback-pay
Tags
quantification of damagesreinstatementalternative employment
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Labour Act
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"What period should damages in lieu of reinstatement cover when employee has found alternative employment?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant found alternative employment in October 2021"}
- {"issue_text":"What is the correct quantum of damages for salaries and benefits?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Dispute over salary figures and benefit entitlements"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant, former Human Resources Director of the respondent, was dismissed for misconduct. A previous Labour Court order by MAKAMURE J ordered his reinstatement, but the respondent declined and purported to terminate on notice. The applicant found alternative employment in October 2021 and now seeks quantification of damages in lieu of reinstatement.
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