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Jeremiah Seker Kimani V Africa Infectious Diseases Village Clinics Ltd [2013] KEELRC 486 (KLR)

[2013] KEELRC 486 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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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

  1. Unlawfulness of dismissal
  2. Fairness of dismissal process
  3. 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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