Mokuena v Stallion Security (LC 47 of 2012) [2015] LSLC 51 (10 August 2015)

Mokuena v Stallion Security (LC 47 of 2012) [2015] LSLC 51 (10 August 2015)

Applicant’s dismissal was both substantively and procedurally unfair as Respondent failed to provide a bona fide operational reason and did not consult Applicant as required by law. The contract relied upon by Applicant was expired and immaterial, but evidence showed Letšeng Diamonds had no right to alter Respondent’s structure. Compensation is warranted due to mitigation of loss and breach by Respondent.

Citation
[2015] LSLC 51
Parties
Applicant: Bokang Mokuena; Respondent: Stallion Security
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
10 August 2015
Case Number
LC 47 of 2012
Procedural Posture
Claim for Unfair Dismissal / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Applicant
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Retrenchment, Operational Requirements, Procedural Fairness, Substantive Fairness, Mitigation of Loss, Compensation
Source Language
English
Labour Law Unfair Dismissal Retrenchment Operational Requirements Procedural Fairness Substantive Fairness Mitigation of Loss Compensation

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Parties

Bokang Mokuena

Applicant

Stallion Security

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Claim for Unfair Dismissal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the dismissal of Applicant was substantively fair
  2. 2 Whether the dismissal of Applicant was procedurally fair
  3. 3 Whether Applicant is entitled to compensation for unfair dismissal

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant’s dismissal was both substantively and procedurally unfair as Respondent failed to provide a bona fide operational reason and did not consult Applicant as required by law. The contract relied upon by Applicant was expired and immaterial, but evidence showed Letšeng Diamonds had no right to alter Respondent’s structure. Compensation is warranted due to mitigation of loss and breach by Respondent.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Applicant

Orders

  • Applicant’s dismissal declared substantively and procedurally unfair
  • Respondent ordered to pay Applicant compensation of M942,300.00