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REBECCA NYOKABI GITHU V MEDICINS SANS FRONTIERS (FRANCE) [2013] KEELRC 345 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 345 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
345
Citation
[2013] KEELRC 345 (KLR)
Decided
12 March 2013
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TypeIndustrial DismissalPostureClaimant's appeal against dismissalCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE MAUREEN ONYANGO
Holding

The dismissal was found to be unfair and illegal

Facts

Claimant was dismissed in 2010 for allegedly failing to attend to a patient at the gate. She testified that she was in a meeting and the patient was moved away before she could examine the patient.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal was fair and legal
  2. Whether the Claimant was entitled to terminal benefits, damages, and compensation

Reasoning

The Claimant's testimony and the Respondent's actions were inconsistent, leading to the finding of unfair dismissal.

Outcome

Claimant's appeal upheld

Remedies

  • Reinstatement of employment
  • Compensation for unfair dismissal
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