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Geofrey Shakwira & 17 others v Nanchang Foreign Engineering Company Limited [2016] KEELRC 1425 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1425 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1425
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 1425 (KLR)
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TypeLabour DisputePostureAppeal from a judgment in a suit for unfair dismissalCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding

The application for review is dismissed, and the suit judgment is upheld.

Facts

The claimants were dismissed from employment by the respondent, and filed a suit seeking declarations and compensation.

Issues

  1. Whether the dismissal was illegal, unlawful, unfair and inhumane.
  2. Whether the claimants were entitled to minimum terms of service and compensation.

Reasoning

The court found that the claimants were not in a position to introduce new pleadings regarding absconding or continued employment, and that the dismissal was proportionate and fair.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act, 2007
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