unlawful dismissaldamages in lieu of reinstatementappeal out of timewrong forum
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quantification of damagesreinstatementappeal procedure
legislation
Statutes Cited
National Employment Council: Commercial Sectors’ Employment Code of Conduct and Grievance Procedures
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether there was an Appeal before the Negotiating Committee of NECCS?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Respondent filed appeal to \"Appeals Committee\" not Negotiating Committee; filed 22 April 2024"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the failure to serve the Appellant with the Notice of Appeal affected the noting of the Appeal?","issue_type":"procedural","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Appeal never served on Appellant"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the refusal by the Designated Agent to quantify the damages was justified in terms of the law?","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Designated Agent found application improperly before him due to pending appeal"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Appellant, employed as shopkeeper from 2001-2023, was dismissed for unsatisfactory work performance after stock loss. Local Joint Committee found dismissal unlawful and ordered reinstatement or damages. Respondent filed purported appeal out of time and to wrong forum, then challenged Appellant's subsequent damages quantification application.
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