Happison Sigauke v Falcon Gold (Dalny Mine)

[2014] ZWLC 626

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

26 September 2014

Citation

[2014] ZWLC 626

Judgment No.

LC/H/626/14

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

B.T. Chivizhe

Full Bench

B.T. Chivizhe

Areas of Law

Labour LawEmployment Law

Keywords

unfair dismissaldisciplinary chargesgold samplescustodynegligence

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the appellant's dismissal was substantively fair","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Missing gold samples, failure to safeguard, delayed reporting"}
{"issue_text":"Whether procedural irregularities raised for first time on appeal are competent","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Grounds not raised before arbitrator"}
{"issue_text":"Whether charges of criminal nature require proof beyond reasonable doubt","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Nature of charges under National Code"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The appellant, employed as Chief Assessor, was dismissed after nine gold bullion samples went missing from the safe under his custody. He was found guilty of conduct inconsistent with his contract and substantial neglect of duties for failing to safeguard the samples and delaying to report the theft.

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