invalid code of conductdisciplinary nullitycriminal conviction effectreinstatementunfair dismissal
Tags
disciplinary proceedingscode of conductcriminal convictionnullity
legislation
Statutes Cited
Labour Act
Labour Act
Labour Act
Civil Evidence Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether dismissal using unregistered Code of Conduct is null and void","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant used internal Code not approved by NEC"}
{"issue_text":"Whether Appeals Committee erred by deciding on technicality without considering merits","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appellant argued matter should be decided on merits"}
{"issue_text":"Whether criminal conviction can substitute disciplinary proceedings","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Disciplinary committee found insufficient evidence but relied on criminal conviction"}
{"issue_text":"Whether reinstatement is appropriate remedy for null dismissal","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appeals Committee ordered reinstatement or damages"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The appellant dismissed the respondent for theft based on a criminal conviction, using its internal Code of Conduct which had not been submitted for approval to the National Employment Council. The NEC Appeals Committee found the dismissal a nullity and ordered reinstatement or damages.
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