Edmore Mapondera and 55 Others v Freda Rebecca Gold Mine Holdings Limited

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether improper citation of respondent as “Freda Rebecca Mine” rendered entire arbitral proceedings a nullity","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Termination letters used trade name; arbitrator’s reference used trade name; Labour Court earlier granted amendment"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether 2nd to 61st employees were properly before the arbitrator","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Terms of reference named “60 others”; list of 58 provided during hearing; respondent objected"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether arbitrator erred in ordering reinstatement without awarding damages in lieu alternative","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no (court found merits nullity)","related_facts":"Award granted reinstatement only; respondent sought damages alternative"}

Background