fabcast schools vs agness mathew hape 2021 tzhcld 6 26 february 2021

fabcast schools vs agness mathew hape 2021 tzhcld 6 26 february 2021

Respondent absconded from work without complying with statutory requirements for maternity leave. No evidence of termination by applicant. Compensation and other awards by CMA were unjustified and set aside.

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fabcast schools vs agness mathew hape 2021 tzhcld 6 26 february 2021
Parties
Applicant: Fabcast Schools; Respondent: Agnes Mathew Hape
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 February 2021
Procedural Posture
Labour Revision / Judgment
Outcome
Revision application allowed to the extent shown
Legal Topics
Maternity Leave, Unfair Termination, Employment Contract, Compensation, Absconding
Source Language
english
Labour Law Maternity Leave Unfair Termination Employment Contract Compensation Absconding

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Parties

Fabcast Schools

Applicant

Agnes Mathew Hape

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Revision / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondent absconded from workplace for 6 months
  2. 2 Whether applicant terminated respondent
  3. 3 Whether compensation of 2,400,000 as 2 years' salary was justified while contract was for one year

Ratio Decidendi

Respondent absconded from work without complying with statutory requirements for maternity leave. No evidence of termination by applicant. Compensation and other awards by CMA were unjustified and set aside.

Court Disposition

Revision application allowed to the extent shown

Orders

  • Amount of 1,200,000 for six months' salary quashed and set aside
  • Amount of 200,000 in lieu of notice quashed and set aside