Mohapi v Frasers Lesotho Ltd (LC 156 of 0) [2002] LSLC 5 (8 March 2002)

Mohapi v Frasers Lesotho Ltd (LC 156 of 0) [2002] LSLC 5 (8 March 2002)

The effect of the appeal chairman’s ruling was to set aside the finding of the original enquiry, restoring the applicant to his position prior to dismissal. The respondent unlawfully withheld the applicant’s salary as he remained an employee until a proper re-hearing and decision on his guilt.

Citation
[2002] LSLC 5
Parties
Applicant: Teboho Mohapi; Respondent: Frasers Lesotho Ltd
Court
Labour Court
Jurisdiction
Lesotho
Judgment Date
8 March 2002
Case Number
LC 156 of 0
Procedural Posture
Labour Dispute / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for the applicant
Legal Topics
Unlawful Withholding of Wages, Effect of Appeal on Dismissal, Right to Fair Hearing
Source Language
English

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Parties

Teboho Mohapi

Applicant

Frasers Lesotho Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Dispute / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent's refusal to release the applicant's wages is illegal
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's dismissal was overturned by the appeal tribunal
  3. 3 Whether the applicant is entitled to salary pending a re-hearing

Ratio Decidendi

The effect of the appeal chairman’s ruling was to set aside the finding of the original enquiry, restoring the applicant to his position prior to dismissal. The respondent unlawfully withheld the applicant’s salary as he remained an employee until a proper re-hearing and decision on his guilt.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the applicant

Orders

  • Respondent to pay applicant his salary for the period out of work until a re-hearing is held and a decision is made on his guilt.
  • Costs awarded to the applicant.