James Muiruri Njenga v Nakumatt Holdings Limited [2015] KEELRC 850 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 850
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 850 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 June 2015
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TypeWrongful DismissalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramPresiding Judge
Holding
The termination was procedurally unfair and procedurally unfair.
Facts
The Claimant was employed by the Respondent as a Shop Assistant and later promoted to Assistant Chief Cashier. He was arrested and charged with theft on June 13, 2008, and terminated on July 1, 2008. He was later acquitted in August 2011.
Issues
- Procedural fairness in termination
- Reinstatement or compensation for wrongful dismissal
Reasoning
The Employment Act requires an employer to hear and consider any representations from an employee before terminating their employment. The Respondent did not follow this procedure.
Outcome
The termination was procedurally unfair and the Claimant is not entitled to reinstatement or compensation.
Remedies
- The Claimant is not entitled to reinstatement.
- The Claimant is not entitled to compensation for wrongful dismissal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Employment Act
- Industrial Court Act
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