geita gold mining ltd vs patrick william 2020 tzhc 1773 29 june 2020

geita gold mining ltd vs patrick william 2020 tzhc 1773 29 june 2020

The court found that while the disciplinary procedure was generally followed, the evidence did not substantiate the respondent's involvement in theft, making the termination substantively unfair. The compensation awarded by the CMA was excessive; the respondent was entitled to 12 months’ remuneration, one month’s notice salary, severance pay, and a certificate of service.

Citation
geita gold mining ltd vs patrick william 2020 tzhc 1773 29 june 2020
Parties
Applicant: Geita Gold Mining Limited; Respondent: Patrick William
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
29 June 2020
Procedural Posture
Labour Revision / Judgment
Outcome
Application partly allowed
Legal Topics
Unfair Termination, Compensation, Procedural Fairness, Substantive Fairness
Source Language
English
Labour Law Unfair Termination Compensation Procedural Fairness Substantive Fairness

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Parties

Geita Gold Mining Limited

Applicant

Patrick William

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Labour Revision / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the termination of the respondent was substantively and procedurally fair
  2. 2 Whether the compensation awarded by the CMA was proper

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that while the disciplinary procedure was generally followed, the evidence did not substantiate the respondent's involvement in theft, making the termination substantively unfair. The compensation awarded by the CMA was excessive; the respondent was entitled to 12 months’ remuneration, one month’s notice salary, severance pay, and a certificate of service.

Court Disposition

Application partly allowed

Orders

  • Order for compensation of 12 months’ remuneration (Tshs. 21,839,244)
  • Order for one month notice salary (Tshs. 1,819,937)