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Labour Court
Kudzai Kwangwari v FBC Bank Limited
[2025] ZWLC 222
Case Details
Court
Labour Court
Date
20 June 2025
Citation
[2025] ZWLC 222
Judgment No.
LC/H/222/25
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Application
Bench
Presiding
L.M. Murasi J
Full Bench
L.M. Murasi J
Areas of Law
Labour LawUnfair DismissalDamages Quantification
Keywords
unfair dismissaldamagesreinstatementmitigationbanking sector
Tags
quantification of damageswrongful dismissalreinstatementmitigation of loss
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Labour Court Rules
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"What is the appropriate period for calculating damages in lieu of reinstatement","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's unemployment duration, economic conditions, expert opinion"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether applicant properly mitigated his losses","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applications made, sectors targeted, use of reference letter"}
- {"issue_text":"What benefits should be included in damages calculation","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Contractual entitlements, managerial position, industry practice"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Applicant was dismissed by respondent bank after being found guilty on internal appeal despite initial acquittal by disciplinary committee. Labour Court had previously ordered reinstatement without loss of salary and benefits, or damages if reinstatement not tenable. Parties failed to agree on quantum, leading to this application for quantification.
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