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Banking, Insurance &Finance; Union v Harambee Co-operativeSavings And Credit Society [2013] KEELRC 250 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 250 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
250
Citation
[2013] KEELRC 250 (KLR)
Decided
19 July 2013
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TypeLabor DisputePostureClaimant seeks reinstatement and compensation, Respondent seeks dismissalCoramJames Rika
Holding

The claim is dismissed with no order on the costs

Facts

Grievant Joseck Argwings Omuhinda Otanga was employed as a Clerical Officer by Harambee Co-operative Savings and Credit Society. He was suspended and summarily dismissed for accessing and circulating server data without authority. He was found guilty of gross misconduct.

Issues

  1. Unfair and unlawful termination
  2. Reinstatement and compensation

Reasoning

The Court found the termination procedurally fair and substantively justifiable. The Grievant's actions were found to be in breach of staff regulations and the Employment Act 2007. The Court ruled against reinstatement and compensation.

Outcome

Dismissal with no order on costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Employment Act 2007
  • Labour Institutions Act 2007
  • Labour Relations Act 2007
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