LABOUR LAW

Can absenteeism from work result in termination of employment in Zimbabwe?

This article discusses whether absenteeism from work can result in the termination of employment in Zimbabwe, highlighting a key Supreme Court ruling on the distinction between wilful abscondment and incapacity.

LABOUR LAW

Is absence from work without leave an act of misconduct in Zimbabwe?

This article explains the legal implications of unauthorised absence from work in Zimbabwe, detailing how it constitutes misconduct under the Labour Regulations and established case law.

LABOUR LAW

Theft in the place of work is an act of misconduct in Zimbabwe

This article explains why theft in the workplace is considered a serious act of misconduct in Zimbabwe, detailing the legal definitions of misappropriation and unauthorised possession through key case law.

LABOUR LAW

What are the different types of labour disputes in Zimbabwe?

This article explains the two main types of labour disputes in Zimbabwe—disputes of interest and disputes of right—detailing their legal definitions and relevant case law under the Labour Act.

LABOUR LAW

What happens when an employer fails to pay an employee after a labour award in Zimbabwe?

This article explains the legal steps employees in Zimbabwe must take to register and enforce a labour arbitral award when an employer fails to pay, including key case law on the matter.

LABOUR LAW

Absent Without Leave (AWOL) in Zimbabwe

This article explains the legal definition of Absent Without Leave (AWOL) in Zimbabwe's employment context, featuring a key Supreme Court ruling on the obligation to provide valid reasons for absence.