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AI summary
The Labour Appeal Court dismissed an appeal by AMCU on behalf of Mr Otshepeng Kgotlang. The court dealt with his dismissal for gross insubordination and clocking fraud, and with the finding that he had refused repeated instructions to report for underground duties.
This appears to concern workplace discipline and review of arbitration findings in a mine employment context.
Evidence from source
The appeal is dismissed; 2. There is no order as to costs.
Supports: The appeal outcome.
The issue giving rise to the dismissal of the employee, Mr Otshepeng Kgotlang, stems from his refusal to obey an instruction from his superiors to carry out his underground duties as a miner.
Supports: The summary of the dispute and dismissal reason.
He was charged with gross insubordination and clocking fraud, and after a procedurally fair disciplinary hearing, he was found guilty and dismissed.
Supports: The misconduct findings and dismissal.