Muthaiga Country Club v Kudheiha Workers [2017] KECA 282 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 282
- Citation
- [2017] KECA 282 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from the Employment and Labour Relations Court judgmentCoramH. M. OKWENGU, D. K. MUSINGA, S. GATEMBU KAIRU
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The trial court's finding that the dismissal was unfair is upheld. Costs are awarded to the respondent.
Facts
Kudheiha Workers filed a claim against Muthaiga Country Club alleging wrongful and unfair mass dismissal of 19 employees. The Club denied the allegations and claimed the employees were dismissed for gross misconduct.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal of 17 grievants was justified
- Whether the trial court applied the correct standard of proof
Reasoning
The evidence did not support the claim of a strike or sit-in, and the dismissal was not justified. The trial court's finding that the dismissal was unfair is upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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