unfair dismissalarbitration appealemployment terminationdamages in lieu of reinstatement
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Statutes Cited
Labour Act
Labour Act
Labour Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in law by failing to determine the recusal application","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Application for recusal made before arbitration hearing"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator had jurisdiction over 2nd respondent's claim under s63(3a) of Labour Act","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"2nd respondent was Security Officer and non-managerial employee"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in finding appellant failed to follow due process in termination","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant did not produce employment records or show disciplinary process followed"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in finding respondents had not abandoned employment","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Evidence of respondents' absence from work"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The respondents claimed unfair dismissal, non-payment of January 2024 salary and terminal benefits. The arbitrator found they were unfairly dismissed and awarded damages in lieu of reinstatement plus January salary. The appellant appealed on multiple grounds including arbitrator's alleged errors on jurisdiction, recusal, and findings on dismissal process.
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