ZESA HOLDINGS v PARDON CHAKANYUKA

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in awarding 20 months' damages for loss of employment when the respondent mitigated his loss by establishing a law firm in December 2013.","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent established law firm in December 2013; Mutual termination 31 October 2013."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in ordering continued medical aid contributions until pensionable age without contractual or policy basis.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"No policy produced; Contract terminated 31 October 2013."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the respondent was entitled to purchase the Mercedes Benz E250 and BT50 under the employment contract.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Clause 10 requirements; Respondent's service length; Pool vehicle status."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in awarding punitive costs.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Arbitrator's order for costs."}

Background