Lesotho General Workers Union v Security Unlimited (Pty) Ltd (LC 12 of 94) [1996] LSLC 7 (14 May 1996)

Lesotho General Workers Union v Security Unlimited (Pty) Ltd (LC 12 of 94) [1996] LSLC 7 (14 May 1996)

The complainants failed to prove that they are owed overtime payment, as available records show they were paid in excess of their basic and overtime entitlements. No evidence was provided to contradict the Labour Commissioner's report or to show underpayment.

Citation
[1996] LSLC 7
Parties
Applicant: Lesotho General Workers Union; Respondent: Security Unlimited (Pty) Ltd
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
14 May 1996
Case Number
LC 12 of 94
Procedural Posture
Labour Dispute / Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Overtime Payment, Working Hours, Employment Termination, Pension Scheme
Source Language
English
Labour Law Overtime Payment Working Hours Employment Termination Pension Scheme

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Parties

Lesotho General Workers Union

Applicant

Security Unlimited (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Dispute / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether complainants are entitled to overtime payment for hours worked in excess of statutory limits
  2. 2 Whether travel time prior to clocking in constitutes overtime
  3. 3 Whether complainants were paid all overtime due

Ratio Decidendi

The complainants failed to prove that they are owed overtime payment, as available records show they were paid in excess of their basic and overtime entitlements. No evidence was provided to contradict the Labour Commissioner's report or to show underpayment.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs