Disciplinary proceedingsContractual proceduresPremature chargesMisconduct vs poor performance
legislation
Statutes Cited
Labour Act
Labour (National Employment Code of Conduct) Regulations, 2006
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the Hearing Officer committed a gross misdirection by failing to determine whether the disciplinary proceedings were prematurely instituted","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Contract provided for performance reviews before disciplinary action; appellant raised this defence; Hearing Officer failed to rule on it"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Appellant employed as Finance and Operations Director on 4-year fixed contract. Charged with misconduct under National Code of Conduct for various procurement and management failures. Found guilty and dismissed. Appealed arguing disciplinary proceedings premature as employer failed to follow contractual performance review procedures.
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