Molappo v Good Luck Wus (Pty) Ltd (LC 40 of 99) [2001] LSLC 7 (18 May 2001)

Molappo v Good Luck Wus (Pty) Ltd (LC 40 of 99) [2001] LSLC 7 (18 May 2001)

The applicant failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that an employment relationship existed between him and the respondent, as his evidence was inconsistent, lacked credible supporting documents, and did not establish appointment to the positions claimed.

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Citation
[2001] LSLC 7
Parties
Applicant: Bereng Molapo; Respondent: Good Luck Wus (Pty) Ltd
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
18 May 2001
Case Number
LC 40 of 99
Procedural Posture
Labour Dispute / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Existence of Employment Relationship, Unfair Dismissal, Burden of Proof
Source Language
english
Employment Law Existence of Employment Relationship Unfair Dismissal Burden of Proof

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Parties

Bereng Molapo

Applicant

Good Luck Wus (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Dispute / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an employment relationship existed between the applicant and the respondent
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that an employment relationship existed between him and the respondent, as his evidence was inconsistent, lacked credible supporting documents, and did not establish appointment to the positions claimed.

Court Disposition

application dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Application dismissed with costs.