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Cosmas Otieno Magogo v Agricultural Finance Corporation [2016] KEELRC 1515 (KLR)

[2016] KEELRC 1515 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1515
Citation
[2016] KEELRC 1515 (KLR)
Decided
18 March 2016
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a decision of the Employment and Labour Relations CourtCoramMATHEWS N. NDUMA
Holding

The termination was valid and fair, and the suit is dismissed.

Facts

The Claimant was employed as a watchman and later promoted to a clerical officer and driver. A customer made a loan repayment, but the cashier withheld part of the payment and the Claimant signed for it. The cashier explained that the customer had agreed to a larger loan but only paid part of it.

Issues

  1. Was the termination of employment valid and fair?
  2. What remedies, if any, are available to the Claimant?

Reasoning

The Respondent demonstrated a valid reason for termination under the Employment Act, and the Claimant failed to prove wrongful termination.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Employment Act 2007
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