External hearing officerDisciplinary authorityRight to fair hearingWaiver of rights
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Disciplinary hearingExternal hearing officerNatural justiceRight to be heard
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Statutes Cited
Labour Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether external hearing officer had authority to preside over disciplinary proceedings","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appointment of A. Rutanhira as external hearing officer; provisions of SI 15/2006"}
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant was denied right to fair hearing and principles of natural justice were violated","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's absence from hearing; notice given; request for postponement"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant, a general manager, was dismissed after disciplinary proceedings conducted in his absence by an external hearing officer. He challenged the authority of the external hearing officer and alleged violation of his right to be heard.
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