Shepherd Vazhure v Women's University in Africa

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether an application for quantification of damages is premature when respondent has pending condonation application","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Respondent filed combined application for condonation and leave to appeal"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether backpay is a separate remedy from damages in lieu of reinstatement","issue_type":"legal","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant claimed backpay as separate item"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether applicant is entitled to bonus payment as part of damages","issue_type":"legal","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant claimed 1 month's salary as bonus"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether leave days continue to accrue after dismissal until judgment","issue_type":"legal","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant claimed 30 days leave, respondent offered 7.5 days"}
• {"issue_text":"What is the appropriate period for damages in lieu of reinstatement","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant claimed 36 months, respondent offered 6 months"}

Background