Loice Chipfumbu v Windmill (Pvt) Ltd

[2013] ZWLC 292

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

19 June 2013

Citation

[2013] ZWLC 292

Judgment No.

LC/H/292/2013

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Appeal

Bench

Presiding

L. Matanda-Moyo

Full Bench

L. Matanda-Moyo

Areas of Law

Employment lawDisciplinary proceedings

Keywords

FraudDismissalEducational assistanceDishonestyCode of Conduct

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether fraud was committed where appellant did not receive the educational assistance funds","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant applied for $225 but actual fees were $75; no payment was made"}
{"issue_text":"Whether dismissal was an appropriate penalty for the fraud committed","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Fraud involves dishonesty; trust lost between employer and employee"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The appellant, employed as a loss control assistant, applied for educational assistance of $225 for her child but included fees for two other children not entitled to assistance. The respondent discovered the discrepancy and charged her with fraud, leading to dismissal after a disciplinary hearing.

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