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Labour Court
Lovenore Rikweza v Zesa Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd
[2025] ZWLC 129
Case Details
Court
Labour Court
Date
21 March 2025
Citation
[2025] ZWLC 129
Judgment No.
LC/H/129/25
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Application
Bench
Presiding
L.M. Murasi
Full Bench
L.M. Murasi
Areas of Law
Labour lawDamages quantificationUnfair dismissal
Keywords
Damages in lieu of reinstatementBackpayMitigationSalary conversionEmployment benefits
Tags
Quantification of damagesReinstatementBackpayMitigation of damages
legislation
Statutes Cited
- Labour Act
ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"What is the reasonable period for which damages in lieu of reinstatement should be paid","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's lack of qualifications, job search efforts, economic conditions"}
- {"issue_text":"What is the correct quantum of damages based on applicant's salary and benefits","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Salary tables, currency conversion, employment benefits"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Applicant was dismissed by respondent employer. Supreme Court set aside dismissal and ordered reinstatement or damages in lieu. Parties failed to agree on damages quantum. Applicant claims 60 months damages; respondent offered 12 months extended to 18 months.
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