By Own Correspondent| ZIMRA employees through their labour union, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Trade Union (Zimratu) has objected to lifestyle audits which were been approved by the board.

The workers union wants the workers to resist the audits arguing that they are illegal as well as an infringement on the constitutionally protected right to privacy.

In a letter, Zimratu said:

“In our considered view after analysing the policy is that the loss control policy is illegal and that Zimra must withdraw it as it is a legal nullity.

We have noted that this policy violates the Constitution of Zimbabwe on privacy and the Labour Act on fair labour practices.

….The employees are required to give relevant documents requested by loss control as documentary evidence. In the event of a staff member refusing to give documented responses and attachments, this shall result in the employee being disciplined in terms of the Zimra code of conduct.”