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Labour law Benedicto Inega

Benedicto Inega

The mediator has no power to grant or dismiss applications for condonation; such powers are reserved for arbitrators. The proceedings and award by the mediator are nullified, and the condonation application must be heard by an arbitrator.

  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Condonation applications
  • Statutory interpretation
  • Res judicata
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Labour law ELVIS PETER KASHAIJA V

ELVIS PETER KASHAIJA V

The mediator lacked jurisdiction to determine the application for condonation; therefore, the proceedings and ruling were nullified and the matter remitted for proper determination by an arbitrator.

  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Condonation applications
  • Employment termination
  • Procedure before cma
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Labour law DORMAN TANZANIA LIMITED V

DORMAN TANZANIA LIMITED V

A mediator does not have jurisdiction to determine applications for condonation as their statutory powers are limited to facilitating settlement, not adjudicating legal issues. The proceedings and award by the mediator are nullified, and the condonation application must be heard by an arbitrator.

  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Condonation applications
  • Labour dispute resolution
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Labour law REV NO 648 OF 2024 OF TANPACK TISSUES LIMITED VRS ALFRED MBUSSA

REV NO 648 OF 2024 OF TANPACK TISSUES LIMITED VRS ALFRED MBUSSA

The Respondent failed to account for the entire period of delay in filing the complaint, making the grant of condonation improper. The Mediator had jurisdiction to determine condonation, but the extension was wrongly granted. The evidence established the Respondent's negligence, justifying termination.

  • Unfair termination
  • Condonation
  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Extension of time
  • Employment misconduct
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Labour law ELTON ELISHA NYAMTOGOTA V

ELTON ELISHA NYAMTOGOTA V

The mediator lacked jurisdiction to determine and dismiss the application for condonation; the ruling was a nullity and must be quashed.

  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Condonation applications
  • Employment termination
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Labour law flora oscar kawage vs huayuan security guard 2023 tzhcld 1514 5 december 2023

flora oscar kawage vs huayuan security guard 2023 tzhcld 1514 5 december 2023

The Mediator has jurisdiction to determine applications for condonation; the applicant failed to prove that documents supporting her reasons for delay were part of the CMA record; and failed to account for the inordinate delay of 604 days. All grounds of revision lack merit and the CMA's decision is upheld.

  • Condonation
  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Admissibility of evidence
  • Burden of proof
  • Delay in filing
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Labour law kinasi limited vs juma jaffari 2023 tzhcld 1422 27 september 2023

kinasi limited vs juma jaffari 2023 tzhcld 1422 27 september 2023

The mediator had no jurisdiction to grant condonation, rendering subsequent mediation and arbitration proceedings a nullity. The dispute on breach of contract was not mediated as required, and issues were not properly drafted. The CMA F1 was defective. These irregularities vitiated the entire proceedings and award.

  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Condonation of late filing
  • Mediation and arbitration procedure
  • Drafting of issues
  • Termination of employment
  • Breach of contract
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Labour law tanzania nordic hospital another vs lemna january henjewele 2 others 2023 tzhcld 1407 12 september 2023

tanzania nordic hospital another vs lemna january henjewele 2 others 2023 tzhcld 1407 12 september 2023

Mediator had no power to issue the impugned ruling; interlocutory orders are not subject to revision; preliminary objections must be determined by arbitrator.

  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Interlocutory orders
  • Preliminary objections
  • Powers of mediator
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Labour law lucas abel bumela and another vs crc groupe ltd kny desert eagle hotel 2023 tzhcld 1294 31 may 2023

lucas abel bumela and another vs crc groupe ltd kny desert eagle hotel 2023 tzhcld 1294 31 may 2023

The High Court held that a CMA mediator lacked jurisdiction to determine a condonation application, quashed the ruling, and remitted the file for an arbitrator.

  • Jurisdiction of mediator
  • Condonation of delay
  • Unfair termination
  • Labour dispute procedure
  • Labour-law
  • Cma-procedure
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Labour law koba said mdoe vs r and k trucking co limited 2023 tzhcld 1252 27 april 2023

koba said mdoe vs r and k trucking co limited 2023 tzhcld 1252 27 april 2023

Mediator had jurisdiction to determine preliminary objection on time limitation. Employer failed to prove termination date with documentary evidence; thus, preliminary objection was without merit and CMA erred in upholding it.

  • Unfair termination
  • Time limitation
  • Jurisdiction of mediator
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