Alex Muthiora Koome v G4s Security Services Kenya Ltd [2015] KEELRC 868 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 868
- Citation
- [2015] KEELRC 868 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2015
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMAUREEN ONYANGO
Holding
The claimant's dismissal was not wrongful and unfair, and he is not entitled to terminal benefits or other benefits.
Facts
The claimant, Alex Muthiora Koome, was employed by the respondent, G4S Security Services Kenya Ltd, as a guard in October 1999. He was originally paid a daily wage of Kshs 180/=. The claimant was dismissed on 9th December 2011 for absencing himself from duty without leave or lawful cause and failing to obey a lawful command.
Issues
- Whether the claimant's dismissal was wrongful and unfair
- Whether the claimant is entitled to terminal benefits and other benefits
- Whether the claimant is entitled to interest and costs
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant's absence from duty and failure to obey a lawful command were valid reasons for dismissal. The claimant was not entitled to terminal benefits or other benefits.
Outcome
The claimant's claim was dismissed.
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