Abdulrehman v Whitear and Others (D296/15) [2020] ZALCD 12 (1 June 2020)

Abdulrehman v Whitear and Others (D296/15) [2020] ZALCD 12 (1 June 2020)

The court found that the arbitrator gave both parties a full opportunity to be heard, identified and understood the dispute, and dealt with the substantial merits. The applicant's grounds for review were more akin to an appeal, and no irregularity or defect was established that would justify setting aside the award. The arbitrator's decision was one that a reasonable decision-maker could have reached based on the evidence. Accordingly, the review application was dismissed.

Citation
[2020] ZALCD 12
Parties
Applicant: Munira Abdulrehman; Respondent: Commissioner Nicky Whitear; Respondent: Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration; Respondent: Golden Horse Casino
Court
Labour Court Durban
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
1 June 2020
Case Number
D296/15
Procedural Posture
Review Application / Judgment
Outcome
Application dismissed; no order as to costs.
Judges
D H Gush
Legal Topics
Review of Arbitration Award, Unfair Dismissal, Gross Misconduct, Duty of Care, Procedural Irregularity
Labour Law Civil Procedure Review of Arbitration Award Unfair Dismissal Gross Misconduct Duty of Care Procedural Irregularity

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Parties

Munira Abdulrehman

Applicant

Commissioner Nicky Whitear

Respondent

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

Respondent

Golden Horse Casino

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Review Application / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the arbitration award dismissing the applicant was reviewable on grounds of irregularity or unreasonableness.
  2. 2 Whether the arbitrator failed to apply her mind to the material issues and evidence.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's dismissal for misconduct was substantively and procedurally fair.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the arbitrator gave both parties a full opportunity to be heard, identified and understood the dispute, and dealt with the substantial merits. The applicant's grounds for review were more akin to an appeal, and no irregularity or defect was established that would justify setting aside the award. The arbitrator's decision was one that a reasonable decision-maker could have reached based on the evidence. Accordingly, the review application was dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed; no order as to costs.

Orders

  • The applicant’s application is dismissed.
  • There is no order as to costs.