Oct 4, 2020

Employment Law and Wrongful Dismissal - (2020)

Oct 4, 2020

Employment Law and Wrongful Dismissal - (2020)

Quote from Source (Source: SAFlii, 2020):

  • "The court found that the employee’s dismissal was unlawful and in violation of the Labour Act, ordering the employer to reinstate the employee and compensate for lost wages."

    https://www.saflii.org/na/cases/NAHCNLD/2014/13.pdf

Challenges:

  • This labor dispute revolved around a wrongful dismissal. Ms. Grace Mugaviri represented an employee who had been unfairly dismissed by their employer. The challenge was proving that the dismissal violated the Labour Act and was not based on justifiable grounds, including insufficient procedural handling by the employer.

Outcome:

  • The court ruled in favor of the employee, ordering the employer to reinstate the worker and compensate them for lost wages. This ruling highlighted Mugaviri Attorneys’ proficiency in employment law, particularly in safeguarding workers' rights and ensuring fair treatment in the workplace.