John S. Otido v Fred Simiyu & another [2016] KEELRC 1844 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1844
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 1844 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeSummary DismissalPostureAppeal from a summary dismissal
Holding
The dismissal was for a valid reason and procedurally fair, but the claimant is not entitled to reinstatement or compensation.
Facts
Claimant was dismissed from employment on January 6, 2014, for allowing an Iranian national to lease space at KICC without lawful authority. He was not paid during the suspension.
Issues
- whether the dismissal was for a valid reason
- whether the dismissal was procedurally fair
- whether the claimant is entitled to reinstatement or compensation
Reasoning
The court found that the claimant's conduct placed KICC at great security risk and was in breach of contractual obligations. The dismissal was valid and procedurally fair. However, the claimant was not entitled to reinstatement or compensation as the dismissal was for a valid reason.
Outcome
The claimant is not entitled to reinstatement or compensation.
Orders
- Payment in lieu of sixteen (16) days leave in the sum of Kshs.95,786.00
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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