Peter Masila Ngengya v Meya Agri Traders Limited [2018] KEELRC 115 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 115
- Citation
- [2018] KEELRC 115 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 December 2018
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TypeEmployment DisputePostureAppeal from a Labour Court decisionCoramM. MBARU
Holding
The claimant's claims are dismissed, but he is issued with his Certificate of Service.
Facts
The claimant was employed as Chief Cashier by the respondent. He was arrested and charged with theft by servant, but the case was withdrawn. He was then summarily dismissed. The claimant reported the dismissal to the Labour Officer, who found no justification for it.
Issues
- Fairness of the summary dismissal
- Compensation for wrongful dismissal
- Lost years of employment
- Work on Saturdays
Reasoning
The dismissal was lawful, and the claimant has not been able to secure new employment due to his age. The claim for lost years is dismissed, and the claim for advocates' fees is not addressed by the court.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Claimant to be issued with Certificate of Service
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