FBM Haulage (Pvt) Ltd v Morgen Karimadondo

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in awarding $2,074.00 as wage shortfall","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent's gross salary exceeded NEC minimum due to allowances; basic salary below minimum"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in accepting blanket overtime claims without proof","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"No time sheets or approval records for overtime; respondent claimed 60 hours per week"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in accepting public holiday claims without proof","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant claimed company closed on public holidays; no proof of work"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator misapplied the burden of proof principle","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Arbitrator allegedly shifted burden to appellant under s125(1) Labour Act"}

Background