Wadzanai Zimondi v Secretary, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage & Anor

JUDGMENT NO LC/39/24

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Case Details

Court

Labour Court

Date

2 February 2024

Citation

JUDGMENT NO LC/39/24

Neutral Citation

[2024] ZWLC 39

Judgment No.

LC/39/24

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Application

Bench

Presiding

Mr. Justice L.M. Murasi

Author

L.M. Murasi

Full Bench

L.M. Murasi

Areas of Law

Labour LawDamages

Keywords

wrongful dismissalalternative employmentmitigation of losscash in lieu of leave

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"What is the reasonable period for which damages should be awarded in lieu of reinstatement?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Applicant's age, qualifications, employment history, inability to find work since 2021"}
{"issue_text":"What amount constitutes cash in lieu of leave?","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Figures proposed by respondents and accepted by applicant"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The applicant was previously granted an order for reinstatement without loss of salary and benefits, but the respondents declined to reinstate her. She subsequently filed this application to quantify the damages she is entitled to, arguing for 24 months of damages and cash in lieu of leave.

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