dismissalmisconductdishonestybalance of probabilitiesappeal
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misconductdishonestystandard of proof
legislation
Statutes Cited
National Employment Council for the Zimbabwe Energy Industry Code of Conduct and Grievance Handling Procedures
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the appellant was correctly found guilty of misconduct on the standard of proof on a balance of probabilities","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant admitted factual occurrences but claimed they were mistakes"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the penalty of dismissal was appropriate and proportionate","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Appellant was an experienced senior employee with supervisory responsibilities who repeatedly misposted amounts"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The appellant, a Banking Hall Supervisor, was charged with misconduct for falsifying official records by recording different amounts from those receipted from customers and posting the differences to other accounts. The appellant admitted the factual allegations but claimed they were genuine mistakes. The Disciplinary Committee found him guilty and dismissed him, a decision upheld on appeal.
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