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Mahembe Attorneys Mahembe Attorneys is a firm of lawyers practising in various legal disciplines; we are located in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa.

We exist to help you navigate the legal terrain with ease.

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What is an Unfair Labour Practice?An unfair labour practice occurs when an employer engages in conduct, or fails to act,...
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What is an Unfair Labour Practice?

An unfair labour practice occurs when an employer engages in conduct, or fails to act, in a manner that violates employees’ rights protected under the Labour Act, particularly the rights set out in Part II.

Types of Unfair Labour Practices by Employers

Under Section 8 of the Labour Act, an employer may commit an unfair labour practice where they:

1. Obstruct Employees’ Rights — s.8(a)
Prevent, hinder or obstruct employees from exercising their lawful workplace rights.

Example: Preventing employees from joining a trade union or forming a workers committee✅

2. Violate Statutory Employee Rights —s.8(b)
Contravene any provision of Part II of the Labour Act or section 18 relating to employment codes.

Example: Failing to comply with legally protected employment rights✅

3. Refuse to Bargain in Good Faith —s.8(c)
Refuse to negotiate honestly and fairly with a recognised trade union or workers committee.

4. Fail to Co-operate with an Employment Council — s.8(d)
Fail to co-operate with an employment council in matters concerning employees’ interests.

Example: Refusing to participate in required negotiations or meetings✅

5. Disregard Agreements or Lawful Decisions — s.8(e)
Fail to comply with or implement:

🔴A collective bargaining agreement;
🔴A decision of an employment council;
🔴A lawful ruling under Part XII; or
🔴Any other lawful directive or determination binding upon the employer.

Example: Refusing to implement an agreed salary increase contained in a binding collective bargaining agreement✅

6. Undermine a Recognised Trade Union — s.8(f)
Attempt to bypass or undermine a recognised trade union by negotiating with another union in circumstances prohibited by law.

7. Demand Sexual Favours — s.8(g)
Request or demand sexual favours from an employee or prospective employee in exchange for:

🔴Employment;
🔴Promotion;
🔴Improved remuneration or working conditions;
🔴Transfer;
🔴Training; or
🔴Any other employment-related benefit.

Example: A manager demanding a sexual favour in exchange for offering employment or a promotion✅

Know Your Rights✅

Section 8 seeks to protect employees from unlawful and unfair conduct in the workplace. Employers are required to respect employees’ rights, including their rights to representation, equality, dignity and fair treatment.

Fairness in the workplace is not optional it is the law✅

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FRIDAY FAQ🚨

CAN YOU CHOOSE WHO INHERITS ? 🔔

CHIGWADA v CHIGWADA
SC 188-20✅

The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe affirmed the principle of freedom of testation.

The Court held that a person may, through a validly executed will, dispose of their estate to whomever they choose including disinheriting a surviving spouse.

The Court further held that Section 26 of the Constitution, which falls under the National Objectives, is not directly enforceable as an individual right and does not, by itself, prohibit the disinheritance of a surviving spouse.

LEGAL PRINCIPLE✅

A person has testamentary freedom to decide who inherits their estate subject to the limits imposed by law.

Chigwada v Chigwada (SC 188-20) remains an important authority in Zimbabwean succession law.

Mahembe Attorneys
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Harare

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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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