SMALL THINGS TANZANIA VS BLAIR ALEXANDER (CIVIL APPEAL NO. 423 OF 2021) [2024] TZCA 1272 (13 DECEMBER 2024)

Abstract

This appeal arises from the ruling of the High Court of Tanzania, Labour Division at Arusha in Revision Application No. 27 of 2020. In that application, the appellant, Small Things Tanzania, was the respondent in the Commission for Mediation and Arbitration, Arusha (the CMA) in a complaint, Ref. No. CMA/ARS/ARB/89/2018 (the complaint). The same was filed against it by the respondent herein, Blair Alexander claiming for payment of statutory compensation and general damages on account that, he was unfairly terminated from employment. The appellant disputed the claim contending that, the respondent had entered into a separation agreement with it. At the conclusion of the arbitration, the CMA found for the respondent. The appellant was aggrieved hence the proceedings and ruling which gave rise to this appeal.