Chinhoyi University of Technology v Ziyambe Dzidzai & 8 Others

[2014] ZWLC 293

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

6 March 2014

Citation

[2014] ZWLC 293

Judgment No.

LC/H/293/14

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Application

Bench

Presiding

E Muchawa

Full Bench

E Muchawa

Areas of Law

Labour LawEmployment Law

Keywords

unfair dismissalreinstatementarbitral awardfixed term contractslegitimate expectation

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether applicant has established prospects of success on appeal","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Arbitrator's findings on fixed term contracts, interpretation of contracts"}
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant would suffer irreparable harm if execution proceeds","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant is public higher learning institution"}
{"issue_text":"Where the balance of hardship lies between the parties","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Both parties would be affected by execution or stay"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The applicant employer sought interim relief to suspend the operation of an arbitral award that ordered reinstatement of nine employees who were dismissed. The arbitrator had found the dismissals unfair and ordered reinstatement or damages in lieu.

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