Netsai Chizema v Zimbabwe Red Cross Society

[2014] ZWLC 696

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

24 October 2014

Citation

[2014] ZWLC 696

Judgment No.

LC/H/696/14

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

E. Muchawa J

Full Bench

E. Muchawa J

Areas of Law

Labour lawEmployment contractsDisciplinary proceedings

Keywords

Unfair dismissalContract variationReinstatementAudi alteram partemSuspension

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether dismissal for disobedience of lawful order was fair given the unilateral contract variation","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Transfer without consultation, different job functions, appellant's qualifications"}
{"issue_text":"Whether dismissal for absenteeism was fair when suspension lift was communicated through lawyers","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Suspension lift letter from lawyers, appellant's request for employer letter"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The appellant, a Human Resources and Administration Manager, was transferred to the position of Director of Nursing Services without consultation. She refused the transfer, lodged a grievance, and was subsequently dismissed for disobedience and absenteeism. She appealed the dismissal.

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