ArbitratorTerms of ReferenceActing SupervisorValuationMisconductDismissal
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ArbitrationReinstatementDisciplinary Procedure
legislation
Statutes Cited
Labour Act
Labour Act
Labour Act
Labour Act
Customs and Excise Act
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in finding that the respondent was appointed an acting supervisor and authorized to value motor vehicles.","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Evidence regarding appointment by B C Ndlovu and G Kuzanga; respondent's submissions regarding duties."}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in holding that the issue of how valuations were done became academic once authorization was established.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The respondent's alleged use of incorrect procedure."}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator was obliged to award specific damages when ordering reinstatement.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The arbitrator ordered reinstatement without specifying damages."}
{"issue_text":"Whether the arbitrator erred in applying the parity principle regarding the treatment of other employees.","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Different treatment of F Makuyana."}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The respondent, a revenue specialist, was suspended for allegedly valuing motor vehicles without authority and using incorrect procedures. An arbitrator ordered his reinstatement, finding he was authorized to act as a supervisor. The appellant appealed, arguing the arbitrator misdirected on facts and law.
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