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Amos Mcharo Mecha v Kenya Bureau of Standards [2017] KEELRC 29 (KLR)

[2017] KEELRC 29 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
29
Citation
[2017] KEELRC 29 (KLR)
Decided
13 December 2017
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Summary at a glance

TypeWrongful TerminationPostureAppeal DismissedCoramNZIOKI WA MAKAU
The claim is dismissed as the dismissal was valid and the Claimant waived his right to a hearing before dismissal.

Facts

The Claimant, Amos Mcharo Mecha, was dismissed by the Respondent, Kenya Bureau of Standards, in June 2009 after being arrested and arraigned for forgery. He was acquitted of the charges in August 2013 but was dismissed again for misconduct. He filed a suit seeking reinstatement and compensation.

Issues

  • Wrongful termination
  • Refusal to pay full terminal benefits

Reasoning

The dismissal was valid as the Claimant was dismissed for misconduct and the employer had a basis to dismiss him. The Claimant waived his right to a hearing before dismissal.

Outcome

Dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (3)
  • Employment Act
  • Limitation of Actions Act
  • ILO Convention 158 on the Termination of Employment
Cases cited (3)
  • David Ngugi Waweru v Attorney General & Another
  • Modise v Steve Spar Case No. JA 29/99
  • Republic v Municipal Council of Ruiru ex parte Stephen Kimani Muhiu
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