Christopher Muvhevhi v Nanavac Investments T/A Choppies Zimbabwe

LC/H/81/2020

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

13 March 2020

Citation

LC/H/81/2020

Neutral Citation

[2020] ZWLC 81

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

Makamure J

Full Bench

Makamure J

Areas of Law

Labour LawEmployment Law

Keywords

unfair dismissalabsenteeismcollective bargaining agreementtransport allowancedisciplinary hearing

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the appellant had a valid excuse for absenteeism from work","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant claimed lack of transport money; employer offered salary advance"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the Negotiating Committee erred in interpreting section 18(1) of Statutory Instrument 45/93","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant's circumstances did not require sleeping away from home"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the employer was aware that appellant had inadequate bus fare","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Superior called and learned of transport issue; salary advance offered"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The appellant, employed as a Blockman, was dismissed for being absent from duty for 7 days without reasonable excuse. He claimed entitlement to transport allowance under the collective bargaining agreement, which the employer disputed as his wages already included such allowances.

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