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Labour Court
John S. Manyeruke v African Sun t/a
[2013] ZWLC 31
Case Details
Court
Labour Court
Date
21 September 2012
Citation
[2013] ZWLC 31
Judgment No.
LC/H/31/2013
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Application
Bench
Presiding
E. Makamure
Full Bench
E. Makamure
Areas of Law
Labour lawEmployment law
Keywords
unfair dismissaldamagesreinstatementback paymitigation of loss
Tags
quantification of damagesreinstatementback payemployment benefits
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Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"What is the appropriate quantum of damages for unfair dismissal where reinstatement is not possible?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's salary level, duration of unemployment, efforts to mitigate loss"}
- {"issue_text":"Are employment benefits received during employment contractual entitlements for damages calculation?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Benefits received by applicant, respondent's admission of benefit receipt"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant was dismissed from employment and obtained a consent order for reinstatement with alternative for damages. Parties failed to agree on quantum of damages, leading to this application for quantification.
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