Skyview Minerals v Samuel Chikwariro

[2013] ZWLC 696

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

14 March 2014

Citation

[2013] ZWLC 696

Judgment No.

LC/H/696/2013

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

R.F. Manyangadze

Full Bench

R.F. ManyangadzeG Musariri

Areas of Law

Labour LawEmployment Contracts

Keywords

probationary periodnotice periodterminationunfair dismissaldamages

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the probationary contract was lawfully terminated","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Termination on last day of probation; no documented warnings; contract provided 24-hour notice"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the damages awarded were properly quantified","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Arbitral award of 4 months salary; respondent served 3 months"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The respondent was employed as Human Resources and Administration Officer on 1 September 2012 for a 3-month probationary period. On 30 November 2012, the appellant terminated his employment citing insubordination, absenteeism, abuse of sick leave and conflict of interest. The respondent claimed unfair dismissal and obtained an arbitral award for US$15,750.00. The appellant appealed.

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