damages quantificationunlawful dismissalreinstatementmitigation of losscurrency conversion
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quantification of damagesreinstatementunlawful dismissaldamages in lieu of reinstatement
legislation
Statutes Cited
Labour Court Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether damages should be paid in USD (40%) and local currency (60%) or entirely in local currency","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant was paid in local currency throughout employment; currency changes occurred"}
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant is entitled to operational benefits during suspension","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Applicant was not reporting for duty during suspension"}
{"issue_text":"What is the appropriate period for calculating damages in lieu of reinstatement","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant claimed up to retirement age; respondent argued for reasonable mitigation period"}
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant is entitled to motor vehicle compensation under ZESA Holdings policy","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Respondent is wholly owned subsidiary; previously paid partial compensation"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The applicant, formerly employed as Finance Director, was unlawfully dismissed in March 2020. The Supreme Court set aside the dismissal and ordered reinstatement or damages in lieu. Parties failed to agree on quantification, leading to this application for damages calculation.
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