Zimbabwe German Society v Claire Shambira

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in finding that the failure to communicate the hearing outcome within 14 days vitiated the proceedings.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Failure to adhere to SI 15/06 Section 6."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator was entitled to find that the dismissal was inappropriate given the employer's contribution to the employee's failure.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Employer loaded employee with tasks; employee performed below expectation."}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred by ordering damages in place of reinstatement without giving the employee an option to reinstate first.","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The award stated \"the claimant be paid damages in lieu of reinstatement.\""}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the quantification award was supported by sufficient evidence and reasoning.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Award of 3 months' notice pay and 10 months' salary as damages."}

Background