Takesure Mabviko v Metro Studios/Systems

[2016] ZWLC 632

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

21 October 2016

Citation

[2016] ZWLC 632

Judgment No.

LC/H/632/16

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

Mhuri J

Full Bench

Mhuri J

Areas of Law

Labour LawEmployment Contracts

Keywords

fixed-term contractunfair dismissalgratuitylabour arbitrationcontract expiry

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether appellant was unfairly dismissed upon expiry of fixed-term contract","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Fixed-term contract expired in 2013; appellant claimed legitimate expectation of re-engagement"}
{"issue_text":"Whether appellant was entitled to gratuity","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant had breaks in service; total continuous service less than 5 years"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

Appellant was employed on fixed-term contracts with respondent. After contract expiry in 2013, he claimed unfair dismissal and gratuity. Arbitrator dismissed both claims. Appellant appealed to Labour Court.

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