Jeremiah Seker Kimani V Africa Infectious Diseases Village Clinics Ltd [2013] KEELRC 486 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 486
- Citation
- [2013] KEELRC 486 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 January 2013
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TypeUnlawful DismissalPostureClaimant seeks declaration of unlawful dismissal and damages, Respondent defends dismissal as justified.CoramMathews N. Nduma
Holding
Dismissal was lawful and fair, and claim for severance pay is dismissed.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed for molesting a 15-year-old patient, despite denying the allegations. He was previously warned for similar misconduct.
Issues
- Unlawfulness of dismissal
- Fairness of dismissal process
- Severance pay
Reasoning
Claimant's conduct, as proven on balance of probabilities, constitutes a fundamental breach of his contract of service. He was dismissed for gross misconduct under Section 44(4)g of the Employment Act 2007. The dismissal was fair and justified.
Outcome
Claim dismissed with costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act 2007
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