Francis Mbugua Boro v Smartchip Dynamics Limited [2017] KEELRC 1690 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 1690
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 1690 (KLR)
Summary at a glance
TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from original trialCoramRadido Stephen
The summary dismissal was procedurally unfair and the Claimant is awarded compensation of Kshs 65,032/-, with the Respondent entitled to deduct Kshs 39,430/- from the award.
Facts
Claimant Francis Mbugua Boro was summarily dismissed by Respondent Smartchip Dynamics Limited on 3 February 2014. The Claimant owed the Respondent Kshs 39,430/- for unaccounted for sales of computer equipment.
Issues
- Whether the summary dismissal was procedurally unfair.
- Whether the Claimant owed the Respondent Kshs 39,430/- for unaccounted for sales of computer equipment.
Reasoning
The Court found that the letter seeking a response did not clearly indicate disciplinary action or termination, and no hearing was conducted as required by the Employment Act.
Outcome
Claimant wins, Respondent loses
Orders
- Compensation of Kshs 65,032/- awarded to the Claimant
- Respondent entitled to deduct Kshs 39,430/- from the award
Remedies
- Compensation
- Certificate of Service
Authorities cited
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