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20 October 2025 Article

Double jeopardy or double trouble? Labour Appeal Court blocks “second” dismissal, orders reinstatement

This analysis examines the contentious issue of double jeopardy in employment law, particularly when an employer seeks to impose further disciplinary action on the same set of facts.

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