Michael Muriuki Ngari, Jim Kennedy Kiriro Njeru, Eric Kamau Kihara , Milka Karimi , Andrew Chris Kirathe Kamonde,Sospeter Kimani Wanjohi Nyambura,Reuben Munene Nyaga, Micah Ontiri Ombongi, Meoli Lemuta Molibash& Michael Kihambilu Lugwili v Equity Bank of (Kenya) Limited (Cause 1430 of 2015) [2016] KEELRC 1402 (KLR) (Employment and Labour) (6 April 2016) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1402
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1402 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 April 2016
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramHON. LADY JUSTICE HELLEN WASILWA
The Court finds that the dismissal was unlawful and orders the Respondent to reinstate the Claimants and pay them compensation.
Facts
The 7th Claimant and other employees were summarily dismissed by Equity Bank of (Kenya) Limited. As a result, their staff loans were converted to commercial rates without notice, and their access to savings at Equity Bank Sacco was restricted.
Issues
- Whether the dismissal was lawful
- Whether the conversion of staff loans to commercial rates was justified
- Whether the restriction on access to savings was reasonable
Reasoning
The Court held that the dismissal was unlawful due to the lack of proper notice and the conversion of staff loans to commercial rates without justification.
Outcome
The Court ordered the reinstatement of the Claimants and compensation.
Orders
- The Court certified the application as urgent and ordered the Respondent to pay compensation to the Claimants
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the Claimants
- Compensation for the Claimants
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