Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited v Romano (Civil Appeal 19 of 2018) [2023] KECA 635 (KLR) (31 March 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 635
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 635 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 March 2023
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the judgment and decree of the Employment and Labour Court of Kenya at NyeriCoramAO MUCHELULE, B. Ongaya, KARANJA, Ongaya, W. KARAN
Holding
The court held that the respondent’s dismissal was lawful and that she was not entitled to compensation.
Facts
Nicola Romano worked for Mastermind Tobacco (K) Limited as a specialized agronomist from November 2011 to March 2014. She had a valid work permit until it expired on December 28, 2013. On January 28, 2014, she injured her right knee and was subsequently relieved of her duties by the company.
Issues
- Whether there was a valid contract of employment between the appellant and the respondent
- If there was, whether the respondent’s dismissal was unlawful, unfair, and hence null and void for want of valid reason as envisaged in section 43 of the Employment Act, 2007
- Whether the respondent was rightfully compensated by the learned Judge
Reasoning
The court found that the respondent’s dismissal was lawful and that she was not entitled to compensation.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act, 2007
- Kenya Citizenship and Immigration Act, 2011
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