Amos Mcharo Mecha v Kenya Bureau of Standards [2017] KEELRC 29 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 29
- Citation
- [2017] KEELRC 29 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2017
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
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