Felix Dzvaro v BAK Logistics Private Limited

[2023] ZWLC 298

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

24 October 2023

Citation

[2023] ZWLC 298

Judgment No.

LC/H/298/24

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

Chivizhe J

Full Bench

Chivizhe J

Areas of Law

Labour lawEmployment law

Keywords

MisconductDismissalDisciplinary hearingLoss control managerTheft prevention

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the Appeals Authority erred in finding appellant guilty of contravening Section 4(a) of the Labour (National Employment Code of Conduct) Regulations","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant received advance warning, set up failed trap, theft occurred"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the Disciplinary Authority erred in imposing dismissal penalty","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant's conduct, lack of personal benefit, attempt to prevent theft"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The appellant, employed as a Loss Control Manager, was dismissed for failing to prevent theft of 1500 fertilizer bags despite having prior knowledge of the planned theft. He had set up a trap that failed due to communication breakdown with security personnel.

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