{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in ordering reinstatement when the HRO had altered the penalty to dismissal","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"HRO's unilateral alteration of penalty, Disciplinary Committee's recommendation"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator had jurisdiction to hear the matter given alleged prescription","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Timeline of events from 2007-2008, referral to Labour Office"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the appeal to the Appeals Officer was filed within the required time","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appeal filed on 29 April 2000, determination on 13 February 2008"}
{"issue_text":"Whether Zimbabwe National Water Authority was the proper respondent after retransfer","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Retransfer to Marondera Municipality in February 2009"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The respondent was employed by the appellant and disciplined by a properly constituted Disciplinary Committee which recommended downgrading. However, a Human Resources Officer who was an observer in the proceedings unilaterally altered the penalty to dismissal. The arbitrator found this action inappropriate and ordered reinstatement.
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