Allied Timbers (Pvt) Limited v R. Chikwena and 100 Others

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in ordering payment of bonuses when the appellant had financial incapacity","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant posted losses, industry struggling financially"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether bonuses are a right or privilege","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Contracts show discretionary payment, common law position"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the appellant complied with notice requirements under the Collective Bargaining Agreement","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Notice given in October for November bonus, requires 3 months notice"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator correctly applied Section 76(1)(b) of the Labour Act","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Arbitrator found section applicable, appellant argued it was not"}

Background