David Chepkuto Chepkania v Prime Fuels (K) Limited [2016] KEELRC 671 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 671
- Citation
- [2016] KEELRC 671 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2016
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TypeUnfair DismissalPostureAppeal from an original trial decisionCoramRadido Stephen
Holding
The dismissal was procedurally fair and substantively fair, and the Claimant is not entitled to any of the heads of claim advanced.
Facts
Claimant David Chepkuto Chepkania was dismissed by Respondent Prime Fuels (K) Limited on the grounds of failure to record return of a D-Block and loss of 3 cartons of brake-linings. The dismissal was preceded by a disciplinary hearing.
Issues
- whether the termination of the employment was unfair
- whether the Claimant had accrued leave by time of separation
- whether the Claimant is entitled to lost benefits and appropriate remedies
Reasoning
The dismissal was procedurally fair as it met the requirements of procedural fairness under the Employment Act. The reasons for dismissal were substantively fair as the Claimant was found to be complicit in the theft of brake-linings and negligent in the performance of his duties.
Outcome
The Cause is dismissed with costs to the Respondent.
Orders
- The dismissal of the Claimant's case is ordered with costs to the Respondent.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Employment Act, 2007
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